3. The Social Model of Disability: Medical Model - Disability is due to the impairment or condition. It can be treated but not cured! OUT Social Model – Disability is disabling due to social barriers which can be removed. The impairment or condition may remain but the ‘disability’ is ‘cured’! IN
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7. Mission and Vision Empowering people to make informed choices independently. Vision Barnet Centre for Independent living (BCIL) is a user led organisation that promotes accessibility for disabled people by breaking down barriers to employment and social inclusion. Mission statement A user led multi-service one stop shop for people with any form of disability living or working in London Borough of Barnet.