Assignment task: Models of Disability Assignment:
YouTube Video: We need to talk about disability
Now that you have read the chapter 2 on models of disability and watched the video included in this assignment, please read the following problems or situations and label them as being part of the biomedical model, functional model, environmental model or sociopolitical model. There may be more than one correct answer but you only need to list one.
The following is an example of how to complete the assignment:
Example-Jane has a job coach at Target that trains her on different tasks.
What model would this fall under and why?
(My answer) Environmental model as the job coach changes the environment and makes the job more accessible for Jane.
Please complete the following on your own.
Question 1- Max has a speech device that he uses when interacting with others.
Under which model would this fall and why?
Question 2- Sally has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has been prescribed medication to reduce symptoms.
Under which model would this fall and why?
Question 3- After lacking access to the football game on campus Rick advocates for himself by talking to the president of the school to improve accessibility.
Under which model would this fall and why?
Question 4- Rodney feels excluded at the local library as there are few books offered in braille.
Under which model would this problem fall and why?
Question 5- Cindy wants to create a bio on a dating site but the colors on the site make it difficult to follow with her vision impairment.
Under which model would this problem fall and why?
Question 6- Halle was denied a job that she was qualified to perform and she suspects it's because she is quadriplegic. She discusses her rights with her lawyer.
Under which model with this fall and why?
Question 7- Phillip lost two of his fingers in a boating accident. He is devastated because he believes he can no longer maintain his job as a plumber.
Under which model does this fall and why?
Question 8- Beth who has down syndrome is turned away from being on the junior jazz basketball team because the coach thinks it will be too demanding for her.
Under which model does this problem fall and why?
Question 9- Rachel is excited that she just got a new power scooter that will make getting to work much faster.
Under which model does this problem fall and why?
Question 10- Dominic planning a protest to improve conditions at the rest home near his house.
Under which model would this fall and why?