Charity model
Disabled people are often seen as objects of pity who rely on the kindness of non-disabled individuals. Support is viewed as generosity rather than a right.
Example
Fundraising campaigns sometimes depict disabled children as tragic figures needing rescue. This is an example of the charity model at work.
Key point
Disability rights advocates criticise this view. They argue that it presents disabled people as passive recipients, not as citizens with rights. Yet, this perspective remains common in public messaging and fundraising.