Child Nodes contain differing definitions of disability under American Law.

Differing Legal Definitions of Disability under American Law

Child nodes contain American legal systems that define an individual as disabled for the purpose of legal protections and benefits under American law. 

American Systems Governing Legal Disability Status 

Child nodes highlight differing systems within the American legal system to prove disability status and differing definition of disability created by different laws governing disability rights.

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Defining disability, what it is and importantly who is included inside of it, remains controversial among different disciplines. This can lead to justice issues and denial of care for individuals who may not fit some definitions of disability and yet still identify as disabled.

Challenges in Defining Disability

Legal Challenges in Defining Disability in American Law

Children nodes connected include several alternate ways of classifying and defining disability

- Medical Model 
- Social Model
- Identity Model
- Human Rights Model
- Cultural Model
- Economic Model
- Charity Model
- Limits Model
- Cultural Model
- Educational Model
- Functional Model
- Materialist Social Model

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