Disability
Attention grabber: Everyone is disabled in some way, as no one is able to do everything.
Defining disability is problematic because it presumes homogeneity among the disabled community, and presumes that there are only certain types of ability.
Road Map: This paper will explore legal, ethical, and social dimensions of disability with the goal of suggesting a paradigm shift.
Supporting Points
Present Definition:
Disability occurs when the person's body or mind does not conform to environmental conditions or social norms.
Relational definitions of disability is legally relevant because it will allow persons who are temporarily disabled to access services.
Defining disability in a way that stresses relational activity highlights the role of politics and social stratification.
b. How this definition stands out:
Compare with United States Department of Education (2014), which defines disability as "a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity," (United States Department of Education, 2014).
2. This definition stands out among others because it emphasizes the primary legal goal of protecting individuals against discrimination, without unnecessarily labeling people or homogenizing the diverse group of people that might fall under the rubric of being disabled.
3. The relational definition stands out because it also recognizes that it is possible to define disability as being either a permanent or a temporary condition.
c. Purpose and Function of Definition:
1. The purpose of this definition is to prevent social institutions and organizations from practicing discrimination.
2. Treating each person differently is another function of the relational definition, because not all people will perceive their disability the same, and not all people will perceive disabilities in other people the same way.
3. Situational variables are important to consider, and this definition functions as a means to incorporate those variables into a forward thinking proactive program to improve quality of life for all.
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