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⩥Social Model. Answer: Rather than place the definition of "disability"
entirely on the person with a disability, this model points out that society
creates disabling conditions. To a large extent, "disability" is an
avoidable condition caused by poor design.
-doesn't deny that there is a biological or medical component to
disability. It merely points out that more inclusive designs can remove
the barriers that people with disabilities face in their everyday lives. The
model emphasizes the human rights of people with disabilities to
participate in society in meaningful ways
-we are more disabled by the society that we live in than by our bodies
and our diagnoses
⩥Functional Solutions Model. Answer: model takes a practical approach
to disability by identifying the impairments, or limitations, that are a
result of disability. The model then seeks out solutions for eradicating
these limitations through advancements in technology or methodology.
There is less of a focus on the social and political aspects of disability,
but more focus on applying innovation to overcoming the limitations of
disability.
, -Businesses that create and sell accessibility solutions often take this
approach. They see a need and try to meet the need with their products
and/or services.
⩥Social Identity Model/Cultural Affiliation Model. Answer: People with
disabilities may develop a sense of personal identity through consorting
with others who share similar life experiences based on their disability.
Together, the group develops a sense of culture based on these shared
experiences.
-doesn't always serve as a useful basis for technical definitions of
disability, because groups of people with different types of disabilities—
or even without any disabilities—may consider themselves part of the
same social group.
⩥Charity Model/Tragedy Model. Answer: treats disabilities as
unfortunate or tragic conditions worthy of special treatment. People
without disabilities take pity on those with disabilities and set up
fundraisers, projects, assistance, and other interventions to improve the
condition of those with disabilities. Many people with disabilities find
this approach offensive, even if the end result produces something that
helps people with disabilities. With this approach, the offensive part is
the attitude and the assumptions. People without disabilities are in the
position of the givers; the "fortunate" ones. People with disabilities are
in the position of the receivers; the "unfortunate" ones. This kind of
arrangement sets up an unequal power balance, and an unhealthy social
relationship between groups of people.