Disability Studies for Human Services (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Springer Publishing Co Inc, New York, 2020
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Paperback. Delivers knowledge critical to understanding the multidimensional aspects of working with varied populations with disabilitiesThis is the only introduction to disability book with an interdisciplinary perspective that offers cross-disability and intersectionality coverage, as well as a special emphasis on many unique populations. Comprehensive and reader-friendly, it provides current, evidence-based knowledge on the key principles and practice of disability, while addressing advocacy, the disability rights movement, disability legislation, public policy, and law. Focusing on significant trends, the book provides coverage on persistent and emerging avenues in disability studies that are anticipated to impact a growing proportion of individuals in need of disability services. Woven throughout is an emphasis on psychosocial adaptation to disability supported by case studies and field-based experiential exercises.The text addresses the roles and functions of disability service providers. It also examines ethics in service delivery, credentialing, career paths, cultural competency, poverty, infectious diseases, and family and lifespan perspectives. Reinforcing the need for an interdisciplinary stance, each chapter discusses how varied disciplines work together to provide services addressing the whole person. Active learning is promoted through discussion boxes, self-check questions, and learning exercises. Faculty support includes PowerPoints, model syllabi, test bank, and instructor manual. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.Key Features:Provides readers with key knowledge and skills needed to effectively practice in multidisciplinary settingsOffers interdisciplinary perspectives on conceptualization, assessment, and intervention across a broad range of disabilities and client populationsUnderscores the intersectionality of disability to correspond with trends in education focusing on social justice and underrepresented populationsIncludes research and discussion boxes citing current research activities and excerpts from noted experts in various human service disciplinesPromotes active learning with discussion boxes, multiple-choice questions, case studies with discussion questions, and field-based experiential exercisesIncludes instructor manual, sample syllabi, PowerPoint slides, and test bankIdentifies key references at the end of chapters and provides resources for additional informationPurchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers. An introduction to disability book with an interdisciplinary perspective that offers cross-disability and intersectionality coverage, as well as a special emphasis on many unique populations. Comprehensive and reader-friendly, it provides current, evidence-based knowledge on the key principles and practice of disability. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Disability Studies for Human Services (Paperback)
- Author
- Chris Flaherty
- Publisher
- Springer Publishing Co Inc, New York
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0826162835
- ISBN 13
- 9780826162830
Delivers knowledge critical to understanding the multidimensional aspects of working with varied populations with disabilities
This is the only introduction to disability book with an interdisciplinary perspective that offers cross-disability and intersectionality coverage, as well as a special emphasis on many unique populations. Comprehensive and reader-friendly, it provides current, evidence-based knowledge on the key principles and practice of disability, while addressing advocacy, the disability rights movement, disability legislation, public policy, and law. Focusing on significant trends, the book provides coverage on persistent and emerging avenues in disability studies that are anticipated to impact a growing proportion of individuals in need of disability services. Woven throughout is an emphasis on psychosocial adaptation to disability supported by case studies and field-based experiential exercises.
The text addresses the roles and functions of disability service providers. It also examines ethics in service delivery, credentialing, career paths, cultural competency, poverty, infectious diseases, and family and lifespan perspectives. Reinforcing the need for an interdisciplinary stance, each chapter discusses how varied disciplines work together to provide services addressing the whole person. Active learning is promoted through discussion boxes, self-check questions, and learning exercises. Faculty support includes PowerPoints, model syllabi, test bank, and instructor manual. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
Key Features:
- Provides readers with key knowledge and skills needed to effectively practice in multidisciplinary settings
- Offers interdisciplinary perspectives on conceptualization, assessment, and intervention across a broad range of disabilities and client populations
- Underscores the intersectionality of disability to correspond with trends in education focusing on social justice and underrepresented populations
- Includes research and discussion boxes citing current research activities and excerpts from noted experts in various human service disciplines
- Promotes active learning with discussion boxes, multiple-choice questions, case studies with discussion questions, and field-based experiential exercises
- Includes instructor manual, sample syllabi, PowerPoint slides, and test bank
- Identifies key references at the end of chapters and provides resources for additional information
- Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
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About the Author
Debra A. Harley, Ph.D., CRC, LPC, is a Provost Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education and coordinator of the doctoral program in counselor education.
Christopher Flaherty, Ph.D., LCSW, is an associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. He is director of the College's Military Behavioral Health (MBH) Research Laboratory, as well the Graduate Certificate in MBH. He serves a primary investigator for the US Army/University of Kentucky Master of Social Work Education Collaborative.
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