Q. Which of the following points is consistent with the social model of disability?
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(A)
it is impossible to cater for all requirements and disadvantage is inevitable
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(B)
disability is caused by the way society is organised, not by a person’s impairment. we need to remove barriers to enable independence and equality
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(C)
society must focus on what is wrong with the person and how they can adapt
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(D)
impairments or differences should be fixed or changed by medical or other treatments
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Correct Answer: (B)
disability is caused by the way society is organised, not by a person’s impairment. we need to remove barriers to enable independence and equality