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Medical Model Vs Social Constructivist Model

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Examing the definition of disability, we find that it ecompasses a wide spectrum of medical conditions. Within that spectrum of medical conditions, we find various conditions such as behavioral, intelectual, and physical conditions that may have an effect on an individuals functioning. "Disability Ecompases a broad spectrumof medical conditions with diverse effects and appearance and functioning ( 42)." The two models offer thier own perspectives of addressing and individuals difference, and treatment of the named disability. This paper will focus on the the medical model vs the social constructivist model of disabilty, how each model defines disabilty, and the perspective approach each models
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