In a message dated 11/27/01 7:29:26 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

>Okay so here are the words....

>Normalcy - a theoretical construct referring to a non-disabled person and/or
a state of being

>Impairment - a limitation in function

>Disability - the current politically correct term for a person with
functional limitations in critical life areas.

>Sexuality - the concept of onself in relation to sexual matters

>Advocacy - promoting a cause

>Capacities - ability to function in a specific area
>Medical Model - traditional way of looking at disability(its physical/mental
origin o impact)

>Social Model - how a persons environment facilitates or prevents their
ability to achieve goals



>Culture - values, norms, rituals and role expectations

>Media radio, TV films, CD's

>Doctors/ 'experts' - zookeepers
>
I taught Rehabilitation courses at a university for 33 years. Psychosocial
Aspects of disability