The social model of disability proposes that people are disabled by systemic barriers, negative attitudes, and social exclusion, rather than by their own physical or mental differences.

Aug 1, 2025 · What is the social model of disability? The social model of disability is a way of viewing disability and its causes. Specifically, it argues that disability often occurs due to …

Leaders in the disability rights movement have constructed two distinct models of how society views disabilities: the Medical Model and the Social Model. These models provide a framework …

The social model of disability acknowledges the impact of impairment, but views disability as the outcome of the interaction between a person’s impairment and barriers to their access and …

Feb 23, 2025 · This entry explores the historical emergence and enduring impact of the social model of disability (SMD) since its inception, highlighting its ongoing relevance.

On this page, learn all about the social model of disability, where it came from and how we apply it at Sense. What is the social model of disability? The social model of disability is the …

The social model helps us recognise barriers that make life harder for disabled people. Removing these barriers creates equality and offers disabled people more independence, choice and …

Sep 10, 2010 · Each model is described in terms of its underlying assumptions - for example, the medical model focuses on disability as a personal health issue requiring medical intervention, …

This paper describes the social model of disability and then considers how it might deal with chronic disease or impairment and why medical professionals should learn about disability …

The Social Model of Disability was developed by Disabled people and describes people as being disabled by barriers in society, not by our impairment or difference.