The Union of Physically Impaired against Segregation advocates viewing disability through the lens of the __________ model.
A) medicentric
B) legal
C) social
D) medical

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The Union of Physically Impaired against Segregation (UPIAS) advocates for the social model of disability. This model recognizes that disability is not solely due to an individual's impairment, but also societal barriers and attitudes. UPIAS believes in creating an inclusive society that accommodates all people, regardless of their impairments. The other options (A) medicentric model and (D) medical model focus on the impairment itself, rather than societal factors. The (B) legal model primarily focuses on laws and regulations related to disability, rather than changing societal attitudes towards disability.

The Union of Physically Impaired Against Segregation Advocates Viewing Disability