Theoretical Perspectives about Disability

Considering cultural diversity and multiculturalism includes multiple ways of looking at disabilities. Various cultures, religions, and generations view disabilities in unique ways. Several models that have been used to describe people with disabilities and their place in society are presented in this section.

Goals

  • To consider that there are different ways of approaching disability.
  • To examine three of the different theories of disability.

Objectives

  • To understand differences in the ways that people look at disability and its impact on disability policy and practice.
  • To understand differences in the ways that people with disabilities look at themselves and its impact on policy and practice.