Which definition of disability is being used when a disability is considered to be a function of physical characteristics that place an individual at a disadvantage when compared to those with-out the characteristics?
a. The Social Model of Disability
b. The Medical Model of Disability
c. The Webster Dictionary definition of disability
d. The Social Security Administration definition of disability
B
In the Medical Model of Disability, disability is considered to be a function of physical characte-ristics or conditions which place an individual at a disadvantage as compared to those without the characteristic or condition. This model emphasizes the disabled person and the need to mod-ify the course of illness to give the disabled person a "normal" life.
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