HSER 303 Disability Awareness
Disability Awareness provides opportunities for students in all fields of study to increase their awareness of the barriers, attitudes and successes relevant to individuals with disabilities in society as a whole. This course does not focus on specific medical definitions, conditions or types of disabilities. Instead, the course concentrates on a brief history of the treatment of people with disabilities, disability rights, etiquette, work, sports and art related to disabilities.
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective December 17, 2008 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Acquire definitions relevant to disabilities including the use of "person-first" language.
- Examine personal awareness and experiences of disabilities.
- Explore the myths, assumptions, and beliefs of individual differences.
- Identify barriers and challenges in society for persons with disabilities.
- Identify resources and services pertinent for disabilities.
- Learn the major landmarks and legislation enacted as a result of the disability rights movement.