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HSRV403  Disability: Politics and Practice

0.2500 EFTS

Occurrences

  • HSRV403-12W (C) Whole Year 2012 - Not Offered

Description

This course provides students with the opportunity to examine paradigm shifts in the construction of disability. Historical and current human service responses to disability are explored. Issues incorporated into the course include those associated with attitudes to disability, identity and culture, family factors, assessment, care giving, sexuality, violence, equity and discrimination, conntmeporary policy development and disability services.

Pre-requisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School.