Has any body done the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability?
 

I am really finding the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability? I would be greatfull if anyone has any information on how to shape the service delivery or some good sites that i can have a look at, thanks

Hi there...hope this helps a little :thumbsup:

The social model of disability.

In the 1970’s and 1980’s a civil rights based approach was developed by disabled people. They rejected the fact that the problem lay with the individual disabled person but with society itself and the way it was run and organised:
• Buildings were built in such a way that there was no access for wheelchairs.
• Information was produced in a way that disabled people could not use.
• Attitudes and stereotypes about a disabled person prohibited a disabled person from having the same opportunities as an able bodied person.
• Special services were created that kept disabled people segregated and cut off from everybody.
Equality could then be achieved by:
• Constructing accessible buildings.
• Producing information in different ways.
• Challenging stereotypes.
• Ending services that were segregated.
• A disabled person having full civil rights under law.

The medical model of disability.

Under this model a disabled person was defined by their illness or medical condition. If they did not fit into society then they were institutionalised or kept isolated at home. A disabled person had no options over:
• What school they attended.
• What support they received.
• If they were allowed to work or not.
• What kind of work they could do.

Building designs were not accessible for wheelchairs therefore hindered aspects of social interaction, i.e. work, entertainment, school, transport, higher education and family.

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Hi i know its a while ago since this was posted but did you manage to find anything to help you with this question? Im really struggling and cant seem to find much help!!

miss moo how did u get on with it im just starting this unit

Hello i'm new on here, I'm currently completing my ccld level 3 , and i'm stuck on unit - understanding models of disability.
Q - Outline the history and development of the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability ?
Q - Compare and contrast the medical,social and psycho-social models of disability ?
My mind has gone blank can anyone please help me x