Disadvantages and Accessibility
Not having a ramp to a building for a person to access with a disability is what?
a barrier
What is an example of the social model on campus?
Ex: someone who needs to get up stairs in La Maison but there are no elevators in the building
This landmark U.S. law, passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and public places.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
What is person-first language?
This term emphasizes the person before their condition, for example: “person with a disability.”
What is considered a limitation in the social model?
The model is not a universal solution for every aspect of a disabled person's life. It may not address inherent biological suffering or chronic illness in the same way it addresses an inaccessible building.
What is an example of Medical Model on Campus?
Ex: If a student is in a wheelchair and campus doesn’t have ramps but is told to get their disability forms fixed by OT/PT
This law ensures that children with disabilities are entitled to a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
What is the medical model of disability?
This model contrasts the social model by focusing on what the medical deficit of a person is.
What is a physical barrier?
An example of this type of barrier is when a building has only stairs and no ramp.
A store adds a ramp so everyone is able to enter into the store this is an example of
Social Model
Under the social model of disability,barriers—rather than impairments— are the main caus of disadvantag. What type of barriers are these laws primarily designed to remove?
Societal, physical, attitudinal barriers
What would be considered an example of negative terminology?
Words like "wheelchair bound," "handicapped," “disabled person”
What is inclusive practice?
This approach to support focuses on empowering clients to participate fully in society by adapting environments and attitudes.
“How can I help you meet your needs” rather than “What is going on with you”. Is an example of which model?
Social Model
This document outlines a student’s specific learning needs and the special education services the school will provide
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
True or False: “People with disabilities are childlike or need constant supervision."
False-
Diminishes autonomy and decision-making rights.
Social model perspective: Adults with disabilities have full agency when provided equal access and respect.
Better mindset: Support self-determination and informed choice.
What is respecting autonomy and promoting equality?
When a support worker listens to a client’s preferences and advocates for accessible communication, they are demonstrating this key principle of the social model.
When you need something excused and need a doctors note to be cleared- example of which model?
Medical Model
This specific law requires schools to support the needs of students with disabilities
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
What is identity-first or condition-based labeling?
This phrase should be avoided because it defines a person by their condition, such as saying “a diabetic.”