MHDD 110 - Introduction to Disability Services

Credits: 3

Description
This class provides students with an overview of the history and cultural impact for persons with disabilities. Students will learn barriers to services to include legal and basic rights. Student will learn assessment, use of assistive technology, along with service models providing interventions; while evaluating community resources offered to persons with disabilities.

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe the historical perspective of services for persons with disabilities.
Discuss barriers to services for persons with disabilities.
Analyze service models for person with disabilities.
Explain legal and basic rights of persons with disabilities.
Examine the impact of cultural diversity on service delivery to persons with disabilities.
Evaluate assessment techniques and assistive technology used in services to persons with disabilities.
Evaluate community resources and services available to persons with disabilities at the local, state and national levels.

Prerequisite: None