Learning Disability

Question 1

Define disability.

Answer 1

A physical or mental impairment
that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities

Question 2

Different models of disability

Answer 2

1. Medical / individual model
2. Social model
3. BioPsychoSocial model

Question 3

Medical model of disability

Answer 3

Views disability as a problem within the individual, often requiring intervention or rehabilitation

Question 4

Social model of disability

Answer 4

Views disability as a result of societal barriers and attitudes, not a problem within the individual

Question 5

Biopsychosocial model of disability

Answer 5

Views disability as a complex phenomenon influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors

• attempts to integrate both medical & social influences + also including psychological aspects that affect one’s disability experience