Understand Models of Disability

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the difference between models of disability

1.1 Outline the history and development of the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability

1.2 Compare and contrast the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability

2 Understand how the adoption of models of disability can shape an individual’s identity and experience

2.1 Analyse how the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability can impact on an individual’s identity and experience

3 Understand how the adoption of models of disability can shape service delivery

3.1 Analyse how the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability can shape service delivery

3.2 Evaluate how own practice promotes the wellbeing and quality of life of individuals