Foundational Concepts: Ableism, Models of Disability, and Intersectionality

Content
2 modules

Rating

Course length
5 hours

Instructor
Jan Parker

Released
29 Jun 2024

Price
$0 - 39 + Sales tax

Description

This course examines the deficit/medical and social models of disability and explores their implications on society and educational practices. Learners will gain an understanding of ableism and learn about ways to challenge stereotypes and biases that impact individuals with disabilities. Additionally, this course will address intersectionality, including what it is, its implications for people with disabilities, and the ways that bias and ableism have distinct implications for multiply marginalized people with disabilities.

Objectives

Course participants will:

  • Explore models of disability, including deficit/medical and social models;

  • Identify and challenge ableist stereotypes to promote inclusivity and equity in society and education;

  • Explore universal design principles for accessible learning environments and resource development in education;

  • Develop the knowledge and skills to become advocates for inclusivity and allies for students and educators with disabilities; and

  • Explore ways in which educators can actively contribute to dismantling ableist and bias structures within educational systems.

Certificate

By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Disability Representation 2: Foundational Concepts

Learning credits

Hour
5.0
HRS
5.0
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Foundational Concepts: Ableism, Models of Disability, and Intersectionality
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