Critical Perspectives on Disability

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines the social implications of disability in Canadian society. In particular, it examines issues that impact on the well-being of persons with disabilities, including poverty, education, unemployment, violence, and gender. Topics include the evolution of public policies, social programs, and the perspectives used by human service professionals to frame disability issues. Prerequisite: 30 university credits. (lec 3) 3 cr.