Sophie Mitra
About a decade ago, scholars in different disciplines started using the capability approach (CA) to define disability (e.g., Burchardt, 2004; Mitra, 2006; Morris, 2009; Terzi, 2005a, 2005b). Under the CA, disability has been conceptualized as a deprivation in terms of functionings (achievements) or capabilities (practical opportunities). Whether an individual with an impairment or health problem has a disability depends on whether his/her functionings or capabilities are restricted. In this ...