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Disability Studies II (8 cr)

Code: 7S-34-3002

General information


Enrolment period
02.07.2014 - 31.07.2014
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2014 - 31.12.2014
Implementation has ended.
Credits
8 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Social Services
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Social Services, students who began in 2013 or earlier
Course
7S-34

Objectives (course unit)

1. Bachelor of Social Services and Disability Studies
Students
- can analyse myths, beliefs and preconceptions concerning disabilities, can help to face and analyse them, and can promote positive attitudes
- recognise their professional role in work with people with disabilities and can work in multi-professional networks
2. Disability Studies and Theoretical Principles
Students
- deepen their knowledge of disabilities, international norms, and declarations and their application
- are familiar with the historical principles and concepts of the field and sociological disability studies
- can analyse the social status of disabled people and promote equal possibilities on different levels
3. Methods of Client Work and Service Systems
Students
- know methods which promote autonomy, participation and equal rights of disabled people, the client’s awareness of own rights and obligations
- can give individual support and ensure that the client receives services guaranteed by the law
- can promote self-motivated life, positive identity, and development of self-esteem with people of different ages
- can give support to people who suddenly become disabled
- can apply different methods to support and promote functional ability and supported decision-making
- can promote inclusion in cultural activities, exercise and social interaction
- can support relationships with family, relatives and acquaintances
- are familiar with peer group activities and disability organizations
4. Special Issues
Students
- can search for information on special issues, such as need for support in living, working, adult day services, and early childhood education concerning different disability groups
- can apply legal use of restrictions if necessary and still maintain a professional and respectful attitude

Content (course unit)

- Disability studies, history, conceptual framework, international norms
- The role of Bachelor of Social Services in working with people with disabilities
- Social participation and equal opportunities
- Individual support, services guaranteed by the law, self-motivated life in different disability groups
- Self-esteem, identity
- Support and promotion of functional ability, supported decision-making
- Inclusion, accessibility, Design for All
- Social network, family, and community
- Peer group activities and disability organisations
- Current and special issues

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