Montaque-Asp et Al – Ableism and Disability justice

COVID - 19 for disabled

some reported feeling less alone

getting the resources before asked for ex. online classes

abled prioritised + affected more

Ableism

system of oppressing ppl with disability

institution policy, cultural norms, representation, ind beliefs and behaviour

Disability

socially constructed category (political)

Medical model

D as ind flaw / abnormality - inherently negative (eugenics)

goal turning disabled into abled

• when impossible = separation - institutionalised

Pros - helps improve quality of life

Cons - D role as patient + labeled as non-complicit is disagrees with treatment

Social model

dif between impairment / disability

focus on social expectations - not negative but dif, not cure but social change = empowerment

deinstitutionalisation

independent living movement

Con - no focus on cure

Social model

• impairment

• disability

impairment - ind dif that influence functioning - not inherently negative

disability - result of mismatch between ind ability and social expectations = result of social barrier and oppression

Disability Justice model

intersectional social Justice approach

all have limitations (socially constructed) + strengths = line between not natural

Result of colonisation on D

• elimination of pre-colonial societies with a positive view of D

• Slavery - bodies seen by the value that can produce in physical work

current manifestation - medical model

emphasis on effective medical treatment - forced to proof D

uneven treatment of dif communities + push for D ppl to work

current manifestation - employment discrimination

easier for D to find a job if D is not disclosed

if money made - additional funds might be not given by gov

current manifestation - abelism in edu

special edu + disruptive kids

harsher discipline