Current Theories of Disability
Perception shapes attitudes and influences behaviour. Read more about the three most common perception shaping models of disability and how the Medicine Wheel teachings can compliment and enhance these points of view.
Current Theories
The Medical Model, Social Model and the Integrated Model of disability play an important role in informing treatments, services, programs and inclusion. That is why it is important to understand these three models and the motivations behind the information that we encounter. The Medicine Wheel teachings add additional levels of knowledge to the models of disability to create an even more holistic and comprehensive understanding of disability and wellness.
What shapes knowing?
The Medical Model, Social Model and the Integrated Model of disability play an important role in informing treatments, services, programs and inclusion. That is why it is important to understand these three models and the motivations behind the information that we encounter.
The Medicine Wheel teachings add additional levels of knowledge to the models of disability to create an even more holistic and comprehensive understanding of disability and wellness. Click below to continue learning with the Info Sheet: Current theories of disability.
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Invisible disability: Empowerment from different supports and the opportunity to help others through sharing.
Emmitt is from Khanawake, he shares his story of discovering, treating and managing Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Depression. Emmitt uses an Integrated Model of disability and traditional knowledge to progress on his path. He identifies barriers and facilitators in his environment as well as the physical, emotional and spiritual implications of his condition of difference.
An integrated perspective: Navigating life’s path with Schizoaffective disorder.
Adelia is a young woman from Sept Iles, she shares her story as a young adult living with Schizoaffective disorder. Adelia shares her knowledge and perspective on her disability. She explains the barriers and facilitators in her environment, as well as how learning and understanding her condition of difference, has helped her to live in balance. (The interview was conducted via zoom during Covid 19 lockdown.)