Developmental Disabilities
A Teaching Resource Web-Kit
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Administration for Children and Families
The focus of this project is development of a values based curriculum in developmental disabilities for Baccalaureate Social Work (BSW) students. The overall goal is to develop and compile curriculum materials related to developmental disabilities and to disseminate these materials to BSW faculty across the state to integrate into courses. These materials will also be available to faculty in other disciplines and outside the State as appropriate and within budgetary constraints. A secondary goal is to foster and reinforce a commitment to developmental disabilities within the schools of social work.
Chapter 1: Understanding Disability
Chapter 4: Policy, Social Justice, & Diversity
Chapter 5: Practive & Practice Research
Power Point: Under the Magnifying Glass
Power Point: Ending Disability Discrimination
Power Point: Developmental Disability
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.