Disability Studies 1010A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Paternalism, Medical Model, Commodification

• School: Western University
• Department: Disability Studies
• Course: Disability Studies 1010A/B
• Professor: J. Preston

Document Summary

Im: deficit, loss, gap, problem is to be fixed. Individualized/medical solutions: burden is on individual, person-fixing, only remedy is to overcome, need care/charity, one-off good works, paternalistic frame, master status of identity. Camps partner with pediatric hospitals, agencies, or programs in their regions. Emerging themes = independence, not alone, and chance to discover. Inclusive camps: disabled and non-disabled together: segregated camps: specifically designed for campers with disabilities, medical camps: medical and social support emphasis. Inclusive camps have become more popular: decline in segregated camps, overprotection, restricted activities, thwarted opp. for social development, problems converting to integrated camps (accessibility and lack of trained staff) Issues of isolation, loneliness, and disempowerment started to arise: concept of therapeutic landscape" has been overlooked, lack of shared identity, uncomfortable interacting, afraid of being stigmatized if they socialized. Therapeutic landscape = describes the restorative qualities of recreational settings. Individual"s morale: return of function, skills related to leisure, abilities associated with living independently.