Pedagogical solutions related to covert disabilities such as chronic health problems, mental health, hidden physical disabilities, and recovery from illness are rarely utilized in social work education. This is especially problematic in rural areas when limited health care and poverty impact students to a greater degree than their urban counterparts.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Upon completion, the participant will be able to grasp the ableist basis of most social work education
Upon completion, the participant will be able to introduce strategies that utilize disability informed pedagogy into their courses
Upon completion, the participant will be able to understand the linkage between social justice and disability informed pedagogy
