How does the social model of disability viewed impairment?

Table of Contents:

1. How does the social model of disability viewed impairment?
2. How does society define disability?
3. What is the correct term for disabled?
4. What IQ is considered learning disabled?
5. Is learning disability a disability?

How does the social model of disability viewed impairment?

The social model seeks to change society in order to accommodate people living with impairment; it does not seek to change persons with impairment to accommodate society. It supports the view that people with disability have a right to be fully participating citizens on an equal basis with others.

How does society define disability?

The social model of disability proposes that what makes someone disabled is not their medical condition, but the attitudes and structures of society. The social model of disability says that it is society which disables impaired people. ...

What is the correct term for disabled?

The two terms most commonly used to describe a person who has a limitation are "handicapped" and "disabled." ... The correct term is "disability"—a person with a disability. Person-first terminology is used because the person is more important than his or her disability.

What IQ is considered learning disabled?

A person with an IQ of less than 20 would be described as having a profound learning disability. A person with an IQ of 20-34, a severe learning disability. A person with an IQ of 35-49, moderate learning disability. A person with an IQ of 50-70, mild learning disability.

Is learning disability a disability?

In 2017, the SSA created a new disability listing that recognizes learning disability as a disabling medical condition. ... This listing covers dyslexia, dyscalculia (math difficulties), and other types of learning problems.