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    Disability is defined as either a physiological, biological or intellectual impairment that causes functional limitations, or as a condition resulting from interactions between a person's impairments and societal barriers like discrimination, prejudice and a lack of accommodation. There are two main models for understanding disability: the medical model views disability as a personal defect, while the social model sees it as the product of an environment with barriers that must be removed to achieve inclusion and equality.

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    Disability is defined as either a physiological, biological or intellectual impairment that causes functional limitations, or as a condition resulting from interactions between a person's impairments and societal barriers like discrimination, prejudice and a lack of accommodation. There are two main models for understanding disability: the medical model views disability as a personal defect, while the social model sees it as the product of an environment with barriers that must be removed to achieve inclusion and equality.

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    Disability is defined as either a physiological, biological or intellectual impairment that causes functional limitations, or as a condition resulting from interactions between a person's impairments and societal barriers like discrimination, prejudice and a lack of accommodation. There are two main models for understanding disability: the medical model views disability as a personal defect, while the social model sees it as the product of an environment with barriers that must be removed to achieve inclusion and equality.

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    DISABILITY

     is pathology (physiological, biological and intellectual).


     means functional limitations due to physical, intellectual or psychic impairment,
    health or psychic disorders on a person (WHO,1996).
     THERE ARE TWO MODELS EXPRESSING DISABILITY 1 SOCIAL MODEL 2 MEDICAL
    MODEL
     This medical definition does not adequately explain the interaction between societal
    conditions or expectations and unique circumstances of an individual.

    The social definition of disability:


     Disability is a highly varied and complex condition with a range of implications for
    social identity and behavior.
     Disability largely depends on the context and is a consequence of discrimination,
    prejudice and exclusion.
     Emphasizes the shortcomings in the environment and in many organized activities in
    society, for example on information, communication and education, which prevent
    persons with disabilities from participating on equal terms.

    SOCIAL MODEL VS MEDICAL MODEL

    MEDICAL MODEL SOCIAL MODEL


    Child is faulty Child is valued
    Diagnosis and labeling Strengths and needs identified
    Impairment is focus of attention Barriers identified and solutions
    developed
    Segregation and alternative services Resources made available
    Re-entry if normal enough or permanent Diversity welcomed; child is welcomed
    exclusion
    Society remains unchanged Society evolves

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