Disability Essays

Julie, a 32-year-old graphic designer, presents distressing symptoms in several aspects of her life, such as low mood and a lack of motivation, she has low energy and finds it a huge effort to do just about anything, especially things that she once loved to do. She has not been …

The medical model of disability, is a socio-political theory in which disabled people are seen primarily as the problem rather than their impairment or the individual’s needs. This theory explains the idea that people are defined by their own impairment and difference moreover, they should be adapted to fit into …

Disabilities come in many different forms and effect individuals in various ways, whether they’re openly apparent to society or not. However, one commonality that all disabled people share, is the negative stereotypes and indignities that society stamps upon them, whether it’s a degraded stare, rude comment, or unequal treatment. In …

ABSTRACT: Background: Among the different types of disabilities, the prevalence of locomotor disability is highest in the country – it is 1046 in the rural and 901 in the urban per 100000 persons. The first and foremost need for people with locomotor disability is the medical need, this assessment helps …

Introduction Non – verbal learning disability or disorder is a developmental disability which at many times goes undiagnosed and as a result the individuals suffering from the disorder suffer in silence even though the individuals may often be bright or for the children who may actually be targeted as bright …

In his essay, “The Catbird Seat”, author David Birnbaum relates his experiences as a quadriplegic.  Strapped to his wheelchair, he learns his new place in society as a person with a disability. Although Birnbaum does not explicitly express it, his essay reveals that there is more to those who have …

Introduction             People are different and as a consequence, they behave differently. People have varying ways of thinking, talking and feeling. People have varying ways of seeing the world and going about their lives. Such a fact can be attributed to the unique qualities in every person that cannot be …

In the media today, people with disabilities are perceived as tragic heroes or as medical miracles. They are rarely seen for their intelligence or for their accomplishments excluding their overcoming disability hardships. The textbook, Everything’s an Argument, contains an excerpt from Charles A. Riley II’s book “Disability and the Media: …

1- The following Acts are designed to promote the human rights; inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship with disabilities are the, Human Act, the Discrimination Act, the mental capacity Act, and the Equal opportunity Act. 2- These legislations and polices that influence the day to day experience of individuals as …

Explain how to monitor children and young people’s development using different methods. In order to work effectively with children & young people, we must assess their development and then plan to support them. Children and young people`s assessment has to be done sensitively and precisely. We should always ask permission …