• CPACC
  • Read the first section on models of disability:
  • Medical Model: Views disability as a problem of the individual, requiring medical care and management.
    • Strengths: Addresses biological sources of disability.
    • Weaknesses: Treats disability as a problem of the individual, overlooks environmental factors.
  • Social Model: Views disability as a socially created problem, caused by barriers in society.
    • Strengths: Emphasizes the role of society in creating disability, promotes social justice.
    • Weaknesses: Can downplay the embodied aspects of disability.
  • Biopsychosocial Model: Combines the medical and social models to account for both biological, psychological, and social factors.
    • Strengths: Integrates medical and social aspects of disability, useful for rehabilitation.
    • Weaknesses: Can downplay medical needs, complex to implement.
  • Economic Model: Defines disability by a person's inability to participate in work, focuses on economic consequences.
    • Strengths: Recognizes the economic impact of disability.
    • Weaknesses: Can be stigmatizing, may not address all needs.
  • Functional Solutions Model: Identifies limitations due to disability and seeks to create solutions.
    • Strengths: Results-oriented, focuses on practical solutions.
    • Weaknesses: Can be technology-focused, may miss social or environmental factors.
  • Social Identity or Cultural Affiliation Model: Emphasizes a sense of belonging to a disability community.
    • Strengths: Accepts disability as a source of identity.
    • Weaknesses: Can exclude those who don't fit the group's expectations.
  • Charity Model: Views people with disabilities as unfortunate and in need of help.
    • Strengths: Can inspire charitable contributions.
    • Weaknesses: Can be condescending, focuses on short-term solutions.
• MakerSpace Accessibility
  • reviewed existing accessibility material; most comes form the covid-era (relates to Zoom and digital)