I believe in the social model of disability. The social model of disability says that disability is caused by the way society is organised, rather than by a person’s impairment or difference. It looks at ways of removing barriers that restrict life choices for disabled people. When barriers are removed, disabled people can be independent and equal in society, with choice and control over their own lives.
Disabled people developed the social model of disability because the traditional medical model did not explain their personal experience of disability or help to develop more inclusive ways of living. An impairment is defined as long-term limitation of a person’s physical, mental, or sensory function.
Hence, I believe that we need a coherent accessibility strategy, to remove the barriers we currently put in the way of so much of our population. People should have an equal chance at living a happy and successful life no matter whether they be blind, wheelchair bound, Autistic or anything else.
PROTECTIONS AND HELP FOR CARERS
Looking after a loved one can be difficult, putting stress both on someone’s welfare and their career. I believe that carers should get more support from our government.