What is Medical Model of Disability?

The Medical Model of Disability views disability primarily as a deficiency or impairment within an individual, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. It emphasizes a clinical perspective, where the goal is to cure or manage the condition through medical intervention. This model often overlooks social, environmental, and systemic factors that contribute to the experience of disability, leading to a limited understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Critics argue that it can perpetuate stigma and marginalization by framing disability as a problem to be fixed rather than a diverse aspect of human experience.