The language we use and the stories we tell shape our behavior, writes. And whether it is the overtly offensive mockery of the R-word or the suggestion that disability threatens our collective health ...

Labour’s onslaught against disability benefits raises questions about how disability is formed under capitalism, and the ...

These factors interact with disability to shape individuals’ experiences and the barriers they face. According to the social model, ‘disability’ refers to the ways that socially constructed barriers ...

The idea of barriers is an important one in the social model of disability. According to this model, disability comes not from the existence of an impairment but from barriers that society creates.

Disabled people across the UK have criticised Labour’s decision to reform the benefits system, with some describing it as a direct attack on their dignity, independence and survival. Roxy Murray lives ...

To sustain disability culture, it is essential to foster an inclusive and empowering environment that celebrates diversity and encourages self-identification. Education, advocacy, and ...

Disability insurance is funded through taxes paid by workers and their employers, with 6.2% of worker earnings going towards Social Security disability. To qualify, individuals generally need to ...

In the social model, disability is seen as the result of societal barriers, such as physical inaccessibility, lack of accommodations and discrimination, whereas the medical model focuses on the ...

If you have a physical or mental impairment that affects your daily activities, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. This financial assistance is available ...