303666 (v.2) Disability 601

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Social and cultural construction of disability. Contemporary social theories and their influences on service development. Human rights, legal issues and formulation of policies and laws. Service planning and delivery, and delivery models.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to - Describe contemporary social and cultural issues affecting the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Critically examine current social theories and their relationship to disability services. Apply knowledge of legislation, policy and models of services and examine their influence on service delivery. Critique ethical issues surrounding provision of services and the role of professional advocacy.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Annison, J., Jenkinson, J. Sparrow, W. and Bethune, E. (1996). Disability, A Guide for Health Professionals. Melbourne, Thomas Nelson Australia.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 30%, Assignment 2 40%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y