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Ultimately, the social model of disability proposes that a disability is only disabling when it prevents someone from doing what they want or need to do. This idea changes how we typically think of disability by placing the burden of responsibility on society rather than the individual.
The social model of disability identifies systemic barriers, derogatory attitudes, and social exclusion (intentional or inadvertent), which make it difficult or impossible for disabled people to attain their valued functionings.
What is the social model of disability? The social model of disability is the understanding that disability is something that is created by society. This is because disabled people face barriers that stop them from taking part in society in the same way as non-disabled people.
The social model of disability emphasizes that persons with disabilities are prevented from reaching their full potential not because of their impairment, but as a result of legal, attitudinal, architectural, communications and other discriminatory barriers. …
This paper describes the social model of disability and then considers how it might deal with chronic disease or impairment and why medical professionals should learn about disability perspectives to improve their practice.
I argue that: the scope and relationships of the model currently reflect the social circumstances in which it was introduced; in the past three decades the United Kingdom’s societal attitudes to disabled people and disability have changed substantially; and the emphasis of the model should take into account the social circumstances in the ...
The social model of disability is a way of viewing the world, developed by disabled people. Scope's Everyday Equality strategy is based on this model of disability. The model says that people are disabled by barriers in society, not by their impairment or difference.