Disability

These flashcards encompass key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture on disability and the Paralympic Movement.

Paralympic Movement

An international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, paralleling the Olympic Games.

Classification

A system that categorizes athletes by their impairment type to ensure fair competition in sports.

Social Model of Disability

A theoretical framework that views disability as a social construct rather than solely a medical issue, emphasizing societal barriers.

Cyborgification

The integration of technology and prosthetics into sports, often overshadowing the athlete's identity.

Supercrip

A stereotype of disabled individuals as heroes who overcome their disability through extraordinary effort.

Dr. Ludwig Guttmann

A physician instrumental in the development of the Paralympic movement, advocating sports for rehabilitation.

Rio 2016

The Paralympic Games held in Rio de Janeiro, noted for themes of nationalism, technology, and media representation.

IPC

International Paralympic Committee, which governs the Paralympic Movement and oversees the organization of the games.

Inspiration Porn

A term describing media representations that objectify and commodify the struggles of disabled individuals for inspiration.

Neglect of Impairment

A criticism of certain disability theories that overlook the biological aspects of impairment in favor of social solutions.