Similarities Between The Medical Model Of Disability

The similarities between the medical model of disability and the social model of disability is that they both aim to promote opportunities that increases the individuals chances to live independently and in receiving better support for the future. However, there are differences between these two models. For instance, the medical model suggests disability as the main problem while the social model is the opposite, it portrays the society or the environment as the problem. As medical model blames the fault on an individual’s disability, which can lower self-confidence or self-esteem. The social model values them and thus suggests to eliminate barriers so individuals can access health services, education but also encourages to take responsibility