REHAB 5603 - PSYCHOSOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY

[3 Credits]

Students acquire knowledge and understanding of the myriad psychosocial facets of the status and experience of disability. Curriculum components include identification and discussion of psychological and sociological issues associated with disability and their impact on vocational rehabilitation, coummunity living and social perception. The focus of the course is analysis of the total situation of living with a disability, including: environmental and attitudinal barriers and resources; multicultural and other counseling process issues; personal reflection about one’s attitudes and motivations as a helping professional; educational, vocational and socio-economic opportunities; adjustment to disability and interpersonal interaction; influences of the family, popular culture, technology, and the consumer empowerment movement.