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Disability Studies

Test: emphasis on lecture, will not cover new concepts that are in the book but not in class Lecture 1: intro to disability studies A. Nagi's model of disablement B. Very early model, ICF model basis came form nagi model II. Disability definitions A. Know the difference of the disabilities B. Know if its prgressive or static, signs and symptoms, how does the disability manifest and how are they affected, different populations that are more affected by the disability C. Leading cause of disability coming from a stroke 111. Medical models A. Differences and criticism B. ICF is the best of both models IV. History of disability A. How idea of disability has changed over time B. Industrial revolution increased service and supported individuals with disabilities C. Important pieces of legislation D. Social security act medicare and medicaid 1. Health insurance plans sponsored by federal government E. Dorthea dix and franklin roosevelt V. Disability rights movement/ ADA A. Rehab act 1. Did not have a big effect on changing society B. Independent living movement C. ADAPT 1. Now focusing on more general ideas of independent living D. Know the different sections and which one focuses on what VI. Healthcare policy and ethics A. Unique healthcare needs of people with disabilities the doctors office more often C. Still a long way to go D. Contreversy around pycian assisted suicide 1. Disability is something bad 2. VII. Assistive technology A. Flow chart of assistive technology 1. How a person will interact with technology, how the technology will help them 2. How information flows through HAAT model 3. Is the technology going to allow the person to do the activity that they want 4. Different wheelchairs 5. Prosthetic devices a) Some can just be cosmetic, or highly functional 6. Communication devices a) how to select the various things that they want b) Scanning function 7. Computer access a) Program to enhance ability to interact with computer b) Software programs, dragon naturally speaking, JAWS, 8. Universal design a) Product that is designed to be beneficial for everyone, not just those with disabilities b) Benefits of universal design