A Pragmatic Evaluation of Three Models of Disability in Special Education
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This paper explains and utilizes the philosophy of pragmatism in the evaluation of three models of disability used in disability research and services. The three models are (1) the functional limitations model, (2) the minority group model, and (3) the social construction model. Pragmatism emphasizes the moral and political utility of ideas, the ways that a person, group, or culture can use a concept or belief to guide action in service to a democracy that values diversity, individuality, and equality. This analysis evaluates the practical usefulness of these three models in light of these democratic priorities.
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