Overview

This topic discusses the lived experience and construction of disability using a variety of theoretical frameworks. Attitudes towards diversity and disability will be explored and examined in relation to history, legislation, human rights and service practices.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Examine the interrelationship of social discourse, historical, legislative and human rights frameworks and the connection these have to the lived experience of disability and evolution of service provision
  • Introduce and critically discuss theoretical concepts, definitions, perspectives and representation of diversity
  • Encourage critical reflection on values, assumptions and biases and how this influences professional interactions and practice

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Distinguish and discuss the influence of theories and perspectives of disability and how they impact on lived experience of disability
2.
Articulate and critically reflect on personal values, biases, assumptions and learning and discuss how this applies to future practice
3.
Research and think critically about how current literature and media influences the understanding and experience of disability

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