DSRS1201 Perspectives on Disability and Rehabilitation

Ms Jaime Gardner

2016

4.5

1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
1 x 50-minute tutorial weekly
1 x 4-hour independent study weekly
1 x 2-hour on-line exercises weekly

Assignment; Essay; Class and Online Participation; Online Quiz

The topic focuses on the students' own values as well as the attitudes that pervade our society about people living with disability using a variety of theoretical frameworks including Ableism, Social Model of Disability, Person-Centred Approaches, Social Role Valorisation and Human Rights.

This topic aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop an understanding about:

definitions of disability, concepts, and the use of labels and positive language
the history of disabililty, legislation and human rights and service provision
world view of disability and perspectives of various cultures
image and presentation of disability in literature and the media
development of beliefs, attitudes and values and how they relate to current theories and debate linked to living with disability,
current human service practices and principles of service provision relating to supporting people living with disability,
research and critical analysis around different perspectives on living with disability.

Students must demonstrate they can:

articulate a sound knowledge of the meaning, history, legislation, human rights and social theories relating to disability
explain concepts and perspectives of disability and their potential impact on an individual's life
locate and critically analyse current literature and media information relating to disability and use databases to find evidence based disability studies resources
undertake clear verbal and written communication, individually and in a group setting, participate in problem solving and contribute to group, class and online discussion.
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Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.

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