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E-Poster

Disability Issues

Disability Content in U.S. MSW Education: Implications for Disability Justice

Disability content is underrepresented in social work education despite its direct relevance to practice. The authors analyzed course descriptions and faculty profiles from a sample of CSWE-accredited MSW programs, finding significant gaps in integration of disability content into program curricula. Strategies to strengthen disability education in MSW programs are discussed.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Identify trends and gaps in disability education among MSW programs in the U.S.
  2. Discuss the implications of scarcity of disability content in MSW curricula
  3. Explore strategies to strengthen disability education in MSW programs