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9 Cards in this Set
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Impairment |
Any loss of normal psychological or anatomical structure or function |
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Disability |
A restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within range considered normal for a human being, can be temporary or permanent |
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Handicap |
A disadvantage to a given individual, that limits or prevents the fulfilment of a role that is normal |
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Models of disability - Moral model |
Disability is a sin and is associated with extreme feelings of shame and guilt, not so prevalent in western society |
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Models of disability - Medical model |
Regards disability as a defect or sickness which must be cured through medical intervention |
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Models of disability - Social Disability Model |
Dominating attitude by professionals, inadequate support services when compared with society, people generalise disability overlooking the large variations within the disabled community |
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Medical model |
A person is disabled because they use a wheelchair and cannot climb a flight of steps |
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Social model |
A person is disabled because they use a wheelchair and a ramp is not provided to access the building |
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Disability sport |
Sport that has been specifically designed for/ practiced by athletes with disability |
