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Disability Services 1504: Cultural Competence towards Disability
A copy of the required texts are available at the Circulation Desk in the Library.
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Demystifying Disability: What to know, what to say, and how to be an ally
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Call Number: Book on reserve at the Circulation DeskAn approachable guide to being a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people, with actionable steps for what to say and do (and what not to do) and how you can help make the world a more inclusive place. -
About Us: essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times
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Call Number: Book on reserve at the Circulation DeskBoldly claiming a space where people with disabilities tell the stories of their own lives, not other's stories about them. About Us captures the voices of a community that has for too long been stereotyped and misrepresented.
Learning Outcomes:
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explain why cultural competence towards disabilities is a critical part of support work and why it is important to understand your own cultural perspective,
- describe the difference between race, ethnicity, and culture,
- describe five essential elements and the importance of cultural competence,
- describe the cultural competence continuum,
- identify key values and views related to the macro culture of the United States towards disabilities,
- describe differences in definitions and responses to disabilities based on culture,
- describe the importance of being able to assess levels of cultural competence,
- identify methods for increasing cultural competence,
- describe how culture can affect communication, and
- describe strategies for overcoming and preventing cultural barriers to communication.