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What is the medical model of disability? -
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The medical model of disability focuses solely on the biological aspects of disability.
Name a disability that might not be obvious to an observer -
ANSWER
Dyslexia, hearing loss, seizure disorder
What disability model says that disability is an issue with inaccessible environments rather
than people ? -
ANSWER
Social model
What's a weakness of the social identity model? -
ANSWER
People might like this model because they feel excluded from society.
What's a pro of the functional solutions model? -
ANSWER
It looks for helpful and realistic ways to solve problems
What is the charity model? -
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, The idea that people with disabilities are the victims of unfortunate situations and deserve
special treatment.
What is a pro of the medical model? -
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It's based on clearly defined factual information
What are the weaknesses of the medical model? -
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Very specific definitions can be an issue when some people don't fit into a box and might
miss out on benefits or assistance that they need. It also overlooks the need for accessible
environments because of its focus on the individual. And it can give a person an "other" la-
bel.
What's the social model? -
ANSWER
The idea that disability is a function of how a person interacts with their environment. If
things were designed in an accessible way, then a disability wouldn't be a barrier.
What's a pro of the social model? -
ANSWER
It empowers people with a disability by putting the need for change on the environment in-
stead of the person. It could indirectly influence designers and architects to create a more
usable world.
What are weaknesses of the social model? -
ANSWER
It can make a disability seem impersonal, and some people with disabilities feel like their
disability is an important part of themself. It also de-emphasizes the reality that people with
disabilities can face.
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, What is the functional solutions model? -
ANSWER
It identifies the functional impairments of a person and looks for ways to create and inno-
vate new ways to help people interact with their environment.
What is a weakness of the functional solutions model? -
ANSWER
The search for a specific way to solve a problem might mean that a broader way to solve the
problem is overlooked.
What are three types of visual disabilities? -
ANSWER
Blindness, low vision, color blindness
What are five types of mobility disorders? -
ANSWER
Manual dexterity/fine motor control, ambulation, muscle fatigue, body size, body shape and
form
What are some types of cognitive disorders? -
ANSWER
Intellectual, memory, reading, math comprehension, ADHD, learning, dyslexia, language, au-
tism
What are the two types of seizure disorders? -
ANSWER
Photosensitive and general seizure disorder
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What is the medical model of disability? -
ANSWER
The medical model of disability focuses solely on the biological aspects of disability.
Name a disability that might not be obvious to an observer -
ANSWER
Dyslexia, hearing loss, seizure disorder
What disability model says that disability is an issue with inaccessible environments rather
than people ? -
ANSWER
Social model
What's a weakness of the social identity model? -
ANSWER
People might like this model because they feel excluded from society.
What's a pro of the functional solutions model? -
ANSWER
It looks for helpful and realistic ways to solve problems
What is the charity model? -
ANSWER
1
, The idea that people with disabilities are the victims of unfortunate situations and deserve
special treatment.
What is a pro of the medical model? -
ANSWER
It's based on clearly defined factual information
What are the weaknesses of the medical model? -
ANSWER
Very specific definitions can be an issue when some people don't fit into a box and might
miss out on benefits or assistance that they need. It also overlooks the need for accessible
environments because of its focus on the individual. And it can give a person an "other" la-
bel.
What's the social model? -
ANSWER
The idea that disability is a function of how a person interacts with their environment. If
things were designed in an accessible way, then a disability wouldn't be a barrier.
What's a pro of the social model? -
ANSWER
It empowers people with a disability by putting the need for change on the environment in-
stead of the person. It could indirectly influence designers and architects to create a more
usable world.
What are weaknesses of the social model? -
ANSWER
It can make a disability seem impersonal, and some people with disabilities feel like their
disability is an important part of themself. It also de-emphasizes the reality that people with
disabilities can face.
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, What is the functional solutions model? -
ANSWER
It identifies the functional impairments of a person and looks for ways to create and inno-
vate new ways to help people interact with their environment.
What is a weakness of the functional solutions model? -
ANSWER
The search for a specific way to solve a problem might mean that a broader way to solve the
problem is overlooked.
What are three types of visual disabilities? -
ANSWER
Blindness, low vision, color blindness
What are five types of mobility disorders? -
ANSWER
Manual dexterity/fine motor control, ambulation, muscle fatigue, body size, body shape and
form
What are some types of cognitive disorders? -
ANSWER
Intellectual, memory, reading, math comprehension, ADHD, learning, dyslexia, language, au-
tism
What are the two types of seizure disorders? -
ANSWER
Photosensitive and general seizure disorder
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