This presentation explores organizational and professional barriers faced by marginalized social workers with dis/abilities, emphasizing the role of ableism in practice and education. It advocates for inclusive strategies like mentorship, training, and advocacy to support dis/abled practitioners, promoting equity, accessibility, and belongingness in classrooms and workplaces.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Understand the assets and benefits that marginalized practitioners with dis/abilities bring to the practice of social work.
Utilize critical theoretical approaches and existing evidence to understand the systemic barriers that hinder full inclusion and equity for current and future practitioners from varying ability statuses and other marginalized groups. Recognize thematic harmful experiences of multiply marginalized practitioners, including microaggressions, stereotypes, and limited opportunities.
Explore critical approaches to addressing oppression and ableism within the social work profession. Identify strategies for creating a more inclusive, equitable, and accessible profession, emphasizing the role of social work education.
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