Full Description
The third edition of Disability remains an indispensable tool for human service practitioners in understanding disability from an empowerment perspective. The authors address policy, theory, description, and practice, stressing the difference of disability rather than the dysfunction of disability. The text is illustrated with in-depth personal narratives by those living with disability and thought-provoking sidebars that ask readers to consider theimplications of their own reactions to disability. Mackelprang and Salsgiver establish the historical and societal context in which those with disabilities are marginalized, discuss the majorgroupings of disabilities, and finally offer a model for assessment and practice that human service practitioners can adopt. The book develops a contemporary perspective in which people with disabilities are considered valuable and contributing members of society. Using this book, students will find not only a prescription for professional assessment and practice, but also the necessary understanding of common issues those with disabilities face, the social contexts in which they live, and thetools to work with people with disabilities as equals and partners.
Contents
Part I Context for Practice1. The Meanings and History of Disability in Society2. Human Development and Disability3. Traditional Approaches to Disability: Moral and Medical Models4. Disability Culture5. Disability Laws, Policies, and Civil RightsPart II Disability Groupings6. Mobility Disabilities7. Deafness and Hearing Impairments8. Visual Disabilities9. Developmental Disabilities10. Mental Health Disabilities11. Cognitive Disabilities12. Health-Related DisabilitiesPart III Human Service Practice Framework13. Assessment in Practice14. Models of Practice15. Practice Guidelines
