Question

“The very term ‘disabled’ is significant because it draws attention to the fact that public perception of the ‘disabled’ needs to be questioned”. State the common features central to the public perception of ‘disability’ all over the world.

Answer 1

Common features of the public perceptions of disability are-

Disability is understood as a biological given.

Whenever a disabled person is confronted with problems, it is taken for granted that the problems originate from his/her impairment.

The disabled person is seen as a victim.

Disability is supposed to be linked with the disabled individual’* self perception.

The very idea of disability suggests that they are in need of help.