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  • Gerontology and Disability Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Aging research often uses a medical model of disability, overlooking social determinants.
  • Disability research emphasizes social and environmental factors, advocating for societal action.
  • Existing frameworks lack a unified conceptualization of disability across age groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To articulate the importance of evolving disability concepts in aging research.
  • To examine the influence of legal and policy changes on disability rights.
  • To highlight the relevance of the social model of disability for gerontology.

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  • Review of theoretical evolution of disability models (ecological, social).
  • Analysis of disability-related civil rights laws and policies in the U.S.
  • Discussion of implications for bridging aging and disability research fields.

Main Results:

  • Disability is increasingly recognized as influenced by social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors.
  • Disability rights laws affirm equitable access and participation for individuals of all ages.
  • Recent policy shifts offer opportunities to integrate social perspectives into gerontology.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting a broader social model of disability is crucial for aging research.
  • Understanding disability's social evolution supports policy and practice for inclusion.
  • A shared conceptualization can enhance interdisciplinary collaboration between gerontology and disability studies.