Understanding models of disability

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Stella Young mentioned that she subscribes to the social model of disability. Other models encapsulate different attitudes or approaches to disability. In summary: Medical model – Views people with disability as being broken and needing a cure. It is not possible to fit into society without a cure. Charitable model – Views people with disability … Continued

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