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Medicine and disability--a broader view.

J T Gregory

    Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    This study advocates for a social approach to disability, emphasizing financial security for disabled individuals. It highlights the limitations of current local authority-based financial aid and introduces a voluntary organization that improves services.

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Disability Studies
    • Public Policy

    Background:

    • The current system for financial assistance for disabled people relies on individual local authorities.
    • This decentralized approach presents significant disadvantages and inconsistencies in support.
    • Ensuring disabled individuals can lead near-normal lives necessitates adequate financial security.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the social model of disability and its implications for treatment.
    • To critically evaluate the existing system of financial aid for disabled people.
    • To highlight the role of a specific voluntary organization in addressing service gaps.

    Main Methods:

    • Critical analysis of the current financial assistance system for disabled individuals.

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  • Examination of the disadvantages inherent in a localized, authority-based support structure.
  • Case study or review of a voluntary organization's contribution to disability services.

    • Main Results:

    • The current system of financial assistance for disabled people is fragmented and inequitable.
    • Local authority-based financial aid leads to disparities in support and security.
    • A voluntary organization effectively supplements existing services, addressing critical gaps.

    Conclusions:

    • A social approach to disability, prioritizing financial security, is crucial.
    • The current decentralized financial aid system is inadequate for disabled people.
    • Voluntary organizations play a vital role in enhancing support services for the disabled.