Who Defines Disability?

Prerequisite: None

This workshop will introduce participants to the World Health Organization's definition of disability and explore how this and other terminologycan hinder or facilitate communicationwith people living with a disability in contemporary times. 

This workshop is designed for:

• students interested in pursuing a career in the area of disabilities
• family members living with a disabled person
• co-workers
• teachers, healthcare workers and social workers
• science and engineering professionals (technical aspects)
• for anyone interested in expanding their own views and knowledge base
• people living with disabilities

The following topics will be explored:

• The meaning of disability – our use of language - different perspecyives and models
• how the words used to address women and men with disabilities can impact on the interaction

Hours: 3
Tuition Fee: $30

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