Disability Studies for Human Services

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This is the only introduction to disability book with an interdisciplinary perspective that offerscross-disability and intersectionality coverage, as well as a special emphasis on many uniquepopulations. Comprehensive and reader-friendly, it provides current, evidence-based knowledgeon the key principles and practice of disability, while addressing advocacy, the disability rightsmovement, disability legislation, public policy, and law. Focusing on significant trends, the bookprovides coverage on persistent and emerging avenues in disability studies that are anticipatedto impact a growing proportion of individuals in need of disability services. Woven throughout isan emphasis on psychosocial adaptation to disability supported by case studies and field-basedexperiential exercises.The text addresses the roles and functions of disability service providers. It also examines ethicsin service delivery, credentialing, career paths, cultural competency, poverty, infectious diseases, and family and lifespan perspectives. Reinforcing the need for an interdisciplinary stance, eachchapter discusses how varied disciplines work together to provide services addressing the wholeperson. Active learning is promoted through discussion boxes, self-check questions, and learningexercises.