EDS4802
Assignment 2 2026
Unique number: 578456
Due Date: 9 July 2026
QUESTION 1
a) Accessibility
Accessibility means making places, information, services, transport, communication,
learning materials and technology usable by all people, including people with disabilities,
without unfair barriers. In education, accessibility means that learners can enter the school
environment, receive information, participate in lessons and use learning resources on an
equal basis with others (United Nations, 2006).
b) Medical Model of Disability
The Medical Model of Disability views disability mainly as a problem located in the individual
person’s body or mind, usually caused by illness, impairment or injury. This model focuses
on diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and trying to “fix” or manage the person, instead of
focusing mainly on the social and environmental barriers that exclude them (WHO, 2023).
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By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
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learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
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Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
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Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
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QUESTION 1
a) Accessibility
Accessibility means making places, information, services, transport, communication,
learning materials and technology usable by all people, including people with
disabilities, without unfair barriers. In education, accessibility means that learners
can enter the school environment, receive information, participate in lessons and use
learning resources on an equal basis with others (United Nations, 2006).
b) Medical Model of Disability
The Medical Model of Disability views disability mainly as a problem located in the
individual person’s body or mind, usually caused by illness, impairment or injury.
This model focuses on diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and trying to “fix” or
manage the person, instead of focusing mainly on the social and environmental
barriers that exclude them (WHO, 2023).
c) Stigmatisation
Stigmatisation refers to the negative labelling, judging or unfair treatment of a person
or group because they are seen as different from what society considers normal. In
disability, stigmatisation can happen when learners are teased, rejected, pitied or
treated as less capable because of their disability or because they use assistive
devices (WHO, 2024).
d) Social inclusion
Social inclusion means ensuring that all people, including people with disabilities, are
accepted, respected and given fair opportunities to participate fully in society. In
schools, it means learners with disabilities are not separated or ignored, but are
supported to learn, play, communicate and take part in school life with their peers
(United Nations, 2006).
e) Assistive devices
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 2 2026
Unique number: 578456
Due Date: 9 July 2026
QUESTION 1
a) Accessibility
Accessibility means making places, information, services, transport, communication,
learning materials and technology usable by all people, including people with disabilities,
without unfair barriers. In education, accessibility means that learners can enter the school
environment, receive information, participate in lessons and use learning resources on an
equal basis with others (United Nations, 2006).
b) Medical Model of Disability
The Medical Model of Disability views disability mainly as a problem located in the individual
person’s body or mind, usually caused by illness, impairment or injury. This model focuses
on diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and trying to “fix” or manage the person, instead of
focusing mainly on the social and environmental barriers that exclude them (WHO, 2023).
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 81 278 3372
QUESTION 1
a) Accessibility
Accessibility means making places, information, services, transport, communication,
learning materials and technology usable by all people, including people with
disabilities, without unfair barriers. In education, accessibility means that learners
can enter the school environment, receive information, participate in lessons and use
learning resources on an equal basis with others (United Nations, 2006).
b) Medical Model of Disability
The Medical Model of Disability views disability mainly as a problem located in the
individual person’s body or mind, usually caused by illness, impairment or injury.
This model focuses on diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and trying to “fix” or
manage the person, instead of focusing mainly on the social and environmental
barriers that exclude them (WHO, 2023).
c) Stigmatisation
Stigmatisation refers to the negative labelling, judging or unfair treatment of a person
or group because they are seen as different from what society considers normal. In
disability, stigmatisation can happen when learners are teased, rejected, pitied or
treated as less capable because of their disability or because they use assistive
devices (WHO, 2024).
d) Social inclusion
Social inclusion means ensuring that all people, including people with disabilities, are
accepted, respected and given fair opportunities to participate fully in society. In
schools, it means learners with disabilities are not separated or ignored, but are
supported to learn, play, communicate and take part in school life with their peers
(United Nations, 2006).
e) Assistive devices
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
