21K views · 494 reactions | Social Model vs. Medical Model of Disability (explained/my opinion) | Molly Burke | Facebook

Why should we move from the medical model of disability to other models? This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we're reflecting on a recent panel where we discussed medical ableism and how this systemic issue can be addressed in the nursing profession. Imagine a wheelchair user unable to enter a building accessible only by stairs — a scenario we explored in the panel. 🩺 Medical model: the individual receives resources to help them walk up the stairs 🤝 Social model: a ramp is ins

The Social Model VS The Medical Model of Disability ♿ Most of us are sadly taught the medical model of disability from a young age. We are told that if we cannot do something it is us that are the problem as opposed to our environment, our disability is the problem and that's what needs to be fixed. But I wish more people would think about disability under the social model which shows that it's society's attitudes towards disabilities which need to change in order to make the world a more access

1.1K views · 30 reactions | One disability advocate has welcomed the social model of disability in the NDIS review. Nicole Lee says the review offers a good theoretical framework, but the practical outcome must be flexible in offering support both inside and outside the NDIS. | ABC News | Facebook