HSC 5014 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF DISABILITY (3). An examination of the study of individual reactions to various disabling conditions, the adjustment process, cultural norms and expectations, and responses to the rehabilitation process. The psychological impact of disability will be examined by analyzing the individual¿s adjustment to disability and related issues pertaining to self-concept, self-worth, role fulfillment, and quality of life. Social aspects of disability will be studied by analyzing societal attitudes toward people with disabilities; discrimination and segregation issues; impact of disability on vocational and other social role functioning; and images of people with disabilities portrayed in the media and other cultural forms of expression. Particular attention will be placed on increasing awareness about environmental barriers that confront people with disabilities in our society. Treatment interventions, designed to minimize the impact of disability, will be emphasized throughout the course.