CASE MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES

RP&SE 210

Introduction to the modern disability experience, with an emphasis on disability justice and advocacy. Examines the societal implications and individual experiences of disability, centering the voices of individuals with disabilities themselves, and discusses strategies that can be used to work toward their full participation and inclusion in society.

RP&SE 325

Provides knowledge and understanding of concepts of self-management of chronic Illness and disability using both theoretical and empirically-based approaches. Includes discussion of collaboration among healthcare providers in helping individuals manage symptoms of their chronic health conditions, condition-specific education about the typical symptoms and advice about the decisions and actions that the individual with the chronic health condition can take when those symptoms occur, and coping skills that can be facilitated to address the emotional reactions and stress related to chronic health conditions.

RP&SE 501

Introduction to rehabilitation and human service programs for people with disabilities and other special needs. Emphasis on communication relevant to professional service, particularly writing.

RP&SE 732

History, development, principles, and theories and models of clinical rehabilitation counseling and psychosocial theory and research relevant to disability.

LEGALST/RP&SE 135

Explores the interaction between the criminal justice system and disability. Explores common experiences of persons with disability such as limited access to community services, poverty, and homelessness and the connection of these experiences to mass incarceration. Explores federal disability rights laws and the implementation of these laws in education, legal, and incarceration settings. Introduction to criminal justice reform to address the experiences of persons with disabilities in this system.