Disability Flashcards
1
Q
Name types of disabilities
A
Sensory
Social/behavioural
Physical
Cognitive
Mental
2
Q
What is the medical model
A
The person themself is disabled
The individual is expected to overcome this to be able to fully participant in society
3
Q
What is the social model
A
Focus on society is what disables people
People can have an impairment and not be disabled
4
Q
Define impairment
A
A condition that causes or likely to cause a loss or difference of physiological or psychological function
5
Q
Define disability
A
A loss or limitation of opportunities to take part in society on an equal level with others due to social and environmental barriers and attitudes
