Unfortunately, it's now the social model that's becoming the stereotype.
What was initially a hugely valuable and empowering idea is now, in its
preserved-in-aspic state, being left behind by changes in society.
Including only those people who self-define as disabled would exclude many
of those who are most disadvantaged but choose not to define themselves in
this way. Starting by defining disabling barriers, on the other hand, surely
subverts the purpose of the questionnaire?
Margo
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