CARE08056 2016 Disability Studies

Critique the disability discourse from an equality perspective, with an understanding of its development trajectory. (Domain 1.9, 2.12, 3.6, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.14, 5.15)

Demonstrate ability to research and present information  on a pertinent document/legislation to colleagues. (Domain 1.1, 1.9, 1.11, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23; 2.2, 2.6, 2.16; 3.6; 4.4; 5.3, 5.15, 5.16, 5.19).

Identify, through field research, current challenges in the disability sector for service users, staff and management. (Domain 1.9, 2.12, 3.6, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.14, 5.15)

Evaluate the relationship between theory and practise in relation to equality and inclusion in the field of disability (Domain 1.9, 2.12, 3.6, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.14, 5.15)

Lectures, Tutorials, visiting practitioners, advocates, and service users.

Attendance at lectures and tutorials will be monitored.

Group Presentation 50%. working in groups of 3 - 4 students will evaluate a current document or disability legislation and present it to colleagues in a peer learning event.   Learning outcome 1, 2,4 

Individual assignment 50%  A written essay, incorporating field research, on the current debates /challenges in the disability sector in Ireland.  Learning outcome 1,4

This modules assessment allows for assessment of CORU Standards of Proficiency as follows:

Presentation (Domain 1.1, 1.9, 1.11, 1.21, 1.22, 1.23, 2.2, 2.6, 2.16, 3.6, 4.4, 5.3,5.15, 5.16, 5.19).

Research essay (Domain 1.9,  2.12, 3.6, 5.1, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.14, 5.15)

Individual Assignment

Study of Disability movement and current discourse.  The background to the disability movement will be looked at from a historical, sociological, ethical and political aspect.

Current issues will be examined with this backdrop and looking to future developments in advocacy, education, employment, health, leisure and recreation,  relationships, gender, and sexuality.

Particular attention will be paid to the living arrangements of people with disability within this period of change from congregate settings to independent or smaller units.