Developmental Disabilities
A Teaching Resource Web-Kit
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Administration for Children and Families
Jo Dee Gottlieb
Social Work Dept.
Marshall University
Huntington, WV 25755-9465
gottlieb@marshall.edu
Karen Harper-Dorton
West Virginia University
Administration
PO Box 6830
Morgantown, WV 26505
Karen.harper-dorton@mail.wvu.edu
Doug Horner
Shepherd College
Dir. Of Social Work Program
315 White Hall
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
dhorner@shepherd.edu
Kathy Shelek-Furbee
Bethany
kfurbee@bethanywv.edu
John David Smith
Concord University
Vice President of Student Affairs
Campus Box 32, PO Box 1000
Athens, WV 24712-1000
jdsmith@concord.edu
Myth: People with disabilities are inspirational, courageous, and brave for overcoming their disability.
Reality: People with disabilities are simply
carrying on normal activities of daily living when they do things such as
drive to work, compete in athletic events, or participate in recreational
activities. However, they do encounter obstacles in the environment and society
that can make life challenging. Access to community services and supports
can address many of these barriers.