A slightly dfferent blog today. I'd like to introduce you to two people. The first is a woman who was born with a condition called spinal muscular atrophy which causes general muscle wasting and mobility impairment. It is the most common genetic cause of infant death. Her parents were told it was unlikely she would … Continue reading Different Perspectives.
Category: The Social Model of Disability
I found this amazing website called Time to Change, all around ending mental health discrimination through education. The site includes interesting information, case studies, a blog, and many other useful insights. I particularly liked a page looking at myths and facts, busting some common myths such as: Myth: Mental health problems are very rare Fact: Mental … Continue reading Myths around Mental Health
Traditionally, there were two ways of looking at disability - the "charity" model and the "medical" model. The charity model of Disability The charity model tended to look at disabled people as those in need of help. Unable to do things for ourselves, others would need to look after us, protect us and make decisions on our … Continue reading The “Models” of Disability