Unit 081

[val]

Hi could anyone help? stuck on Unit 081- Critically analyse the difference between the social model and medical model of disability and how each model affects provision? Thank you x

[sarah8lou]

Medical model of disability - the traditional view taken on disability. It is the persons impairment or disability that is the problem and they should adapt to fit the environment they live in, not the environment changing to suit them. It was thought that the impairment should be 'fixed' or change with medical or other treatment. Old fashioned view, that was held when people didn't understand, and they didn't expect anyone with a disability to achieve or progress. No support given, just left to live in what every state they could. They had low expectations, lost independence, no choice, control in their own life. Unable to access places, be independent, rely on others.

Social model - society causes the disability, rather than looking at them saying they can't, we should look at the environment so that they 'can'. They should have the same opportunities as others in society. Achieved by removing barriers that prevent this, to allow them full access. They can become independent, equal, have more choice and control over their own lives. Society and it's attitudes need to change and have a more positive perception.

Under the social model, someone in a wheel chair would be able to get into a building using a ramp. Under the medical model, they couldn't get in, and that would be it.

This is a very quick summary of what I have wrote.
How does disability change the way your setting works, do you have ramps, signs, any special equipment, polices & procedures. Equality, diversity inclusion etc.

We should work under a social model, in mind of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001, Equality Act 2006 etc.

You could not work under the medical model, it wouldn't be allowed.

Hope some of that helps.

[val]

Originally Posted by sarah8lou

Medical model of disability - the traditional view taken on disability. It is the persons impairment or disability that is the problem and they should adapt to fit the environment they live in, not the environment changing to suit them. It was thought that the impairment should be 'fixed' or change with medical or other treatment. Old fashioned view, that was held when people didn't understand, and they didn't expect anyone with a disability to achieve or progress. No support given, just left to live in what every state they could. They had low expectations, lost independence, no choice, control in their own life. Unable to access places, be independent, rely on others.

Social model - society causes the disability, rather than looking at them saying they can't, we should look at the environment so that they 'can'. They should have the same opportunities as others in society. Achieved by removing barriers that prevent this, to allow them full access. They can become independent, equal, have more choice and control over their own lives. Society and it's attitudes need to change and have a more positive perception.

Under the social model, someone in a wheel chair would be able to get into a building using a ramp. Under the medical model, they couldn't get in, and that would be it.

This is a very quick summary of what I have wrote.
How does disability change the way your setting works, do you have ramps, signs, any special equipment, polices & procedures. Equality, diversity inclusion etc.

We should work under a social model, in mind of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001, Equality Act 2006 etc.

You could not work under the medical model, it wouldn't be allowed.

Hope some of that helps.

Thank you very much for your reply. I had made a start and was on the right track but you have given me more ideas, thank you