Identify the common features central to the public perception of 'disability'.

(A) It is understood as a biological given.
(B) The disabled person is seen as a winner.
(C) The very idea of disability suggests that they are in need of help.
(D) Disability is supposed to be linked with the disabled individual’s self perception.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C), (D) Only

The correct answer is Option (3) - (A), (C), (D) Only.

The very term ‘disabled’ is significant because it draws attention to the fact that public perception of the ‘disabled’ needs to be questioned. Here are some common features central to the public perception of ‘diability’ all over the world —

Ø Disability is understood as a biological given.

Ø Whenever a disabled person is confronted with problems, it is taken for granted that the problems originate from her/his impairment.

Ø The disabled person is seen as a victim.

Ø Disability is supposed to be linked with the disabled individual’s self perception.

Ø The very idea of disability suggests that they are in need of help.