SAR HS 475 - Disability Advocacy and the Law:Theory,Practice,and Real World ChallengesPrereq

Institution:

Boston University

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Description:

junior or senior standing. This interdisciplinary course provides the student an exciting understanding of disability advocacy, integrating theory, and practical coursework. It emphasizes the role of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as the basis for disability advocacy through theory and direct experience; how advocacy occurs among disability stakeholders (the nation's elected officials, judicial systems, providers, family members, persons with disabilities, media, and the public). The class provides hands-on learning by experiencing a disability and the challenges of non-available accomodations along with the development of and opportunity to implement a corrective plan. 4 cr, 2nd sem.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bu.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 353-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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