CPACC EXAMS: A+ GUIDE WITH THE LATEST QUESTIONS
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Medical Model of Disability
The medical Model of Disability views disability as the problem of an individual that is
caused by disease, trauma, or other health conditions that require sustained medical
care.
Medical Model of Disability - Strengths
Critical reality for many disabled people
Medical Model of Disability - Weaknesses
Treats disability as a problem and inherent characteristic of the individual. Seeks a cure
for the bodily condition.
Social Model of Disability
Sees disability as caused by barriers in society that don't allow the individual to access
things. When barriers are removed people with disability can be independent and equal.
Disability is something that is experienced, rather than something someone has.
Social Model of Disability - Strengths
Emphasizes barriers are not inevitable and not exclusively a characteristic of a broken
body
Social Model of Disability - Weaknesses
Can downplay the embodied aspects of disability as if disability has nothing to do with
bodily characteristics at all.
Biopsychosocial Model of Disability
Three parts that include physiological pathology, psychological fear and distress, and
socio-cultural/economic and environmental factors influence disability. Integrates the
medical model and social model of disability.
Biopsychosocial Model of Disability - Strengths
Often used in situations related to rehabilitation. In this approach, a rehab team would
consider all aspects to develop an intervention that accounts for medical and social
situations.
Biopsychosocial Model of Disability - Weaknesses
, Could lead to difficulties in implementation. Definition may prioritize social over medical.
Economic Model of Disability
Disability is defined by a person's ability to participate in work. Often used by
policymakers to determine and assess disability benefits.
Economic Model of Disability - Strengths
Recognizes the effect of bodily limitations on a person's ability to work and that that may
require accommodations
Economic Model of Disability - Weaknesses
Creates a legally defined category of disability, which can lead to stigmatization and
result in disputes about disability qualifications
Functional Solutions Model of Disability
A practical perspective that identifies the limitations due to disability with the intent to
create solutions to overcome these limitations. Eliminate and reduce the impact through
technological or methodological innovation.
Functional Solutions Model of Disability - Strengths
Results-oriented model that is used by accessibility professionals to solve real-world
problems.
Functional Solutions Model of Disability - Weaknesses
Encourages technosolutionism and products can miss the mark and target population
Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model
Deriving a personal identify from membership with like-minded individuals. Example is
with in the deaf culture who are part of a linguistic minority.
Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model - Strengths
Disability becomes a point of pride in associating with others who share a similar
condition
Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model - Weaknesses
There can be some exclusion for people who don't fit the groups expectations
Charity Model of Disability
Disabled people are seen as unfortunate and in need of outside help. Providers are
seen as benevolent contributors to a needy population. Views disability in terms of the
economic consequence to the individual.
AND ANSWERS
Medical Model of Disability
The medical Model of Disability views disability as the problem of an individual that is
caused by disease, trauma, or other health conditions that require sustained medical
care.
Medical Model of Disability - Strengths
Critical reality for many disabled people
Medical Model of Disability - Weaknesses
Treats disability as a problem and inherent characteristic of the individual. Seeks a cure
for the bodily condition.
Social Model of Disability
Sees disability as caused by barriers in society that don't allow the individual to access
things. When barriers are removed people with disability can be independent and equal.
Disability is something that is experienced, rather than something someone has.
Social Model of Disability - Strengths
Emphasizes barriers are not inevitable and not exclusively a characteristic of a broken
body
Social Model of Disability - Weaknesses
Can downplay the embodied aspects of disability as if disability has nothing to do with
bodily characteristics at all.
Biopsychosocial Model of Disability
Three parts that include physiological pathology, psychological fear and distress, and
socio-cultural/economic and environmental factors influence disability. Integrates the
medical model and social model of disability.
Biopsychosocial Model of Disability - Strengths
Often used in situations related to rehabilitation. In this approach, a rehab team would
consider all aspects to develop an intervention that accounts for medical and social
situations.
Biopsychosocial Model of Disability - Weaknesses
, Could lead to difficulties in implementation. Definition may prioritize social over medical.
Economic Model of Disability
Disability is defined by a person's ability to participate in work. Often used by
policymakers to determine and assess disability benefits.
Economic Model of Disability - Strengths
Recognizes the effect of bodily limitations on a person's ability to work and that that may
require accommodations
Economic Model of Disability - Weaknesses
Creates a legally defined category of disability, which can lead to stigmatization and
result in disputes about disability qualifications
Functional Solutions Model of Disability
A practical perspective that identifies the limitations due to disability with the intent to
create solutions to overcome these limitations. Eliminate and reduce the impact through
technological or methodological innovation.
Functional Solutions Model of Disability - Strengths
Results-oriented model that is used by accessibility professionals to solve real-world
problems.
Functional Solutions Model of Disability - Weaknesses
Encourages technosolutionism and products can miss the mark and target population
Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model
Deriving a personal identify from membership with like-minded individuals. Example is
with in the deaf culture who are part of a linguistic minority.
Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model - Strengths
Disability becomes a point of pride in associating with others who share a similar
condition
Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model - Weaknesses
There can be some exclusion for people who don't fit the groups expectations
Charity Model of Disability
Disabled people are seen as unfortunate and in need of outside help. Providers are
seen as benevolent contributors to a needy population. Views disability in terms of the
economic consequence to the individual.
