Just like many other parts of society, the concept of disability is multifaceted. When it comes to disabilities we see the social model, which is the way society is formed and functioning is the cause of disability ie. those who are disabled are not able to form a common task due to society. The other, is the medical model in which the actual disabilities of a person are the resulting problems in which they are facing.

Whether a problem arises from the social or the medical model it is clear to see that the way in which society is working (currently) is not a place with equal opportunities and access for those with disabilities. Just like with so many other systems of oppression, society has built a false narrative around those who are disabled. Society has decided that those who are able are more capable and deserving than others, whether it be mental or physical disability.

This idea puts those in the disabled class at a disadvantage when it comes to having a happy and successful life. If not given the opportunities and resources there is now possible way for people to succeed. However, when people are placed on the same playing field then completely new possibilities are able to happen (not only for the disabled community but also society. It is important to provide fair and equal rights to all human being no matter their ableism, skin color, religion, etc.

Citations:

Berne, Patricia, et al. “Ten Principles of Disability Justice.” WSQ: Women’s Studies Quarterly, vol. 46 no. 1, 2018, p. 227-230. Project MUSE, doi:10.1353/wsq.2018.0003 (Links to an external site.).

Bryan, Willie V. “Struggle for Freedom:Disability Rights Movements .” Readings For Diversity and Social Justic, 3rd ed., Routledge, 2AD, pp. 468–474.