Discovering Abilities: Narratives, Disabilities, and Identities (Cultural Engagement Practicum)

3 Credits

Students work with intellectual disabilities within local social enterprise institutions, such as a restaurant or shop. These associations help individuals with sensorial and/or intellectual disabilities integrate into a real work environment. While these are inclusive institutions aimed at people with disabilities, they are real businesses that have to turn a profit in order to survive. Students volunteering for this practicum will be helping staff in a practical way, but also learn how to relate to people with disabilities and observe how people with disabilities deal with the challenges of a real enterprise.