Abstract
This subject introduces students to social and human services elements of the disability sector. It will enable students to examine and critique how social and organisational processes contribute to the marginalisation of people of differing abilities, thus reinforcing a focus on "disabilities". It examines the main models of disability, including … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
History and Models of disability
Policy and legal frameworks - inclusion/exclusion and rights
Legal and human rights based applications to disability policy and practice
The Australian disability service sector - service delivery models
Disability practice and roles in human services
Assessment items
1. Essay
2. Proposal
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Explore and understand a range of theories and models of disability, including how they address diversity and social processes related to disability.
2.
Compare Australian laws and policies relating to disability against the context of national and international human rights frameworks.
3.
Understand the Australian disability service sector: its structures and services for people with disabilities in the light of national and international disability rights and standards.
4.
Understand the range of disability practice roles for human service workers in the disability sector.
5.
Explore in depth one aspect of the disability services sector, demonstrating research and digital literacy skills.
Enrolment restrictions
Incompatible