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Disability Issues

Session: The Impact of Disability-Specific Curricula on Social Work Students' Attitudes and Mental Health Care Access Through a Disability Justice Lens

The Impact of Disability-Specific Curricula on the Attitudes Toward Disabilities among Social Work Students

This study explores how disability-specific curricula affect social work students' attitudes toward disability using a quantitative, quasi-experimental design. By comparing students exposed to a disability-specific curricula with those not exposed, this study highlights the role of explicit disability curricula in promoting competency and inclusivity in social work practice.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
  1. Assess the impact of disability-specific curricula on social work students' attitudes toward disability.
  2. Identify key instructional strategies that enhance disability competency in social work education.
  3. Develop recommendations for integrating disability-focused education into social work curricula.