L13: Disability Studies Flashcards
What are the disability models
Social model Social adapted/ biosycho social model Cultural model Medical model Tragedy-charity model
What is the tragedy charity model about
Disabled people are seen as tragic and in need of charity
Disabled perceived as deserving pity
What is disability seen a consequence as in the social model
A consequence of:
environmental
social
attitudinal barriers
What does the social model imply
If society were flexible enough to remove its barriers there wouldn’t be any disability
But some people would still be disabled as people capabilities and pain is not considered
What is disability seen as in the medical model
Disability is a medical illness
Mental and physical disabilities
What is disability not seen as in the social model
Not a consequence of environmental or social
What is disability seen as in the social adapted biopsycho social model
Half social and half medical
What is the cultural model about
Disabled people see themselves as part of a minority/ group
What are the 9 protected characteristic
Age Sex Gender reassignment Sexual orientation Disability Marriage status Maternity Ethnicity Religion
What is the human right act
The basic right and free that belong to EVERY person in the world
What is the human right act based on
Dignity
Fairness
Respect
Independent
What is a mutlidisiplinary team
Health and social care professionals that work together
What does a multi disciplinary team consist of
Nurses Doctors Radiologist Pharmacist Physiotherapist
Before the equality act (9 protected characteristic) which act was in place to stop the discrimination of disabled people
Disability discrimination act
