How you understand disability

The lens through which you understand disability.

There are several recognised ways of understanding disability — most notably the social and medical models. A respectful self-description of the lens that fits you. Shared only if you choose. (Models of disability)

Groups

• Social model — Disability comes mainly from barriers in society, not the person.
• Medical model — A condition to understand, treat or manage.
• A bit of both — Both the body and society's barriers matter.
• Identity & diversity — A valued part of who you are and human diversity.
• Practical differences — Just practical differences to work around day to day.

Related topics

• Disability status
• Accessibility that matters to you
• Visible or invisible
• Language you prefer for disability
• Functional domains (Washington Group)

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