There are two main models of disability: the medical model and the social model. The disability rights movement and disability studies have been mainly driven by the latter.
It’s no secret that the fashion industry has historically been incredibly ableist. Very few visually disabled people have been showcased in magazines, campaigns or TV commercials. We are now witnessing change in this industry, with the movement growing in our current century. Inclusiveness of models with a visible disability slowly on the rise.