Skip to main content

About this free course

Author

Become an OU student

Share this free course

Understanding dyslexia
Understanding dyslexia

Start this free course now. Just create an account and sign in. Enrol and complete the course for a free statement of participation or digital badge if available.

2 Exploring different perspectives on disability

This section explores the complex nature of disability. It encourages understanding disability through two models which serve as a tool to frame discussions and approaches towards disability. After evaluating these two models, you’ll examine invisible disabilities and the role of identities such as gender, age, ethnicity, social class, and sexuality among others (this is called intersectionality), that may affect how we treat people.