The language we use and the stories we tell shape our behavior, writes. And whether it is the overtly offensive mockery of ...

Conversely, a social model orientation toward disability views disability as a social issue, and focuses on removing barriers and empowering people with disabilities. In our research, we found ...

These factors interact with disability to shape individuals’ experiences and the barriers they face. According to the social model, ‘disability’ refers to the ways that socially constructed barriers ...

To sustain disability culture, it is essential to foster an inclusive and empowering environment that celebrates diversity and encourages self-identification. Education, advocacy, and ...