Theoretical Models of Disability Flashcards
What is the functional solutions model?
The functional solutions model takes a PRACTICAL approach to disability by identifying the functional impairments, or limitations, that are a result of disability.
BUSINESSES that create and sell accessibility solutions often take a
How is the functional solutions model different than other models?
There is less focus on the social and political aspects of disability, but more focus on applying innovation to overcoming the limitations of disability.
What is the most common theoretical model for accessibility processionals to take?
Accessibility professionals, by definition, take a functional solutions approach to specific accessibility problems.
What is the Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model?
People with disabilities may develop a sense of personal identity through** spending time with others who share their disability**.
For example, it is easier for hearing impaired people who know sign lang
What is the charity model?
The charity model treats disabilities as **unfortunate or tragic conditions **worthy of special treatment. People without disabilities take pity on those with disabilities and set up fundraisers, projects, assistance, and other interventions to improve the condition of those with disabilities.
What is the weakness of the charity model?
The charity or tragedy model encourages unequal social and political relationships between people, which can actually slow down progress for people with disabilities as a whole.
Which model of disability argues that disability is more of a result of inaccessible environments?
The social model of disability is a direct response to the medical model. Rather than place the definition of “disability” entirely on the person with a disability, the social model points out that society creates disabling conditions. To a large extent, “disability” is an avoidable condition caused by poor design.
Which model defines disability in terms of biological impairments?
**The medical model. **Disability is viewed as a problem that is caused by medically-diagnosed genetic disorders, disease, trauma, or other health conditions. Disability is treated as a biological problem that diminishes quality of life and needs to be treated with professional medical care.
Who would win in a fight, the medical model or the social model?
While to medical model has it’s merits, it is criticised for labeling and stigmatizing disable people as different and “less than” the rest of the population. While we can never know for sure who would win in a fight, I’d put my money on the social model because rather than place the definition of “disability” entirely on the person, the social model points out that society creates disabling conditions.
