The line between difference, disability, and disease is constantly shifting, shaped as much by social attitudes as biology. A ...

The social model of disability frames disability as something that is created by society, rather than only by medical conditions or physical differences. The model acknowledges that people have ...

Someone who is blind and has a cane? Whatever they look like, their impairment means life can be harder for them. The fact they don't have use of their legs or eyesight is the reason they might ...

This Essay enriches the social model of disability by analyzing the interaction between disability and gender. The modern disability rights movement is built upon the social model, which understands ...

Kemi Badenoch has drawn criticism for her assertions in her leadership campaign materials, which seem to insinuate that being Autistic is an advantage. She describes additional supports as “economic ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract This paper appraises key features of the recently proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia and explores underpinning ...