The way many people view disability forces those living with it to work within the limitations of a world not designed for them. Could a shift in mindset help move the dial on inclusion?

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

While Professor Kavanaugh says the social model "has a lot of merit", it's just a framework and doesn't consider every barrier all people with disability come across.

This is an opportune time for doctors and other health care professionals to blend their extensive training in the medical [red] model with a newer relatively speaking, more environment-driven social ...

Many disabled people subscribe to the social model of disability, which sees disability as the result of the interaction between people living with disabilities and an environment filled with physical ...

The social model assumes a sharp distinction between an impairment and a disability (Goering, 2015; Nario-Redmond, 2020). The social model asserts that impairments do not disable people.

Social Model Of Disability A point of agreement and collaboration between disability and neurodiversity advocates is therefore the extent to which the environment determines inclusion.

The “Social Model” of disability, which emerged from a variety of sources over the last several decades, crystalizes a central truth most disabled people experience, but often find it hard at ...

Ableist attitudes among healthcare providers can hinder quality care for disabled people. Learn how promoting a social model of disability can help.

The social model: Proponents of this model argue that disability is the result of human-made barriers and not an impairment.

Venice itself serves as a living example of the social model of disability. By one estimate, more than 50% of Venice is accessible, yet most of its famous bridges lack ramps and stair assists.

The industry should follow the social model of disability, with a focus on building an inclusive commissioning process and working environment (physically and culturally) within which all talent ...