DO MODELO MÉDICO AO MODELO FENOMENOLÓGICO DE DEFICIÊNCIA

This paper analyzes disability through the lenses of the medical, social, and phenomenological models, conceptualizing these frameworks and exploring their relationships with exclusion or segregation, integration, and inclusion. It examines the transition from the medical model to the social model to evaluate the extent to which the medical model's perspective has been superseded by the concept of inclusion inherent in the social model of disability. The analysis underscores that the concept of disability extends beyond individuals with disabilities, encompassing the various social barriers that perpetuate inequality. Finally, the article discusses the phenomenological model of disability, a perspective that highlights the lived experiences of being a person with a disability and adopts a first-person approach from those who experience disability firsthand. In this context, the article aims to elucidate the evolution of disability models and proposes a reflection on which approach might best foster a more inclusive society.