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Author Mackelprang, Romel W., 1955-

Title Disability : a diversity model approach in human service practice / Romel W. Mackelprang Eastern Washington University and Richard O. Salsgiver California State University, Fresno.

Publication Info. Chicago, Illinois : Lyceum Books, Inc., [2015]

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  362.4048 M154D    Check Shelf
Edition Third edition.
Description xvii, 527 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Part I Context for practice -- Meanings and history of disability in society -- Human development and disability -- Traditional approaches to disability: moral and medical models -- Disability culture -- Disability laws, policies, and civil rights -- Part II Disability groupings -- Mobility disabilities -- Deafness and hearing impairments -- Visual disabilities -- Developmental disabilities -- Mental health disabilities -- Cognitive disabilities -- Health-related disabilities -- Part III Human service practice framework -- Assessment in practice -- Models of practice -- Practice guidelines.
Summary 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 the implications of their own reactions to disability. Mackelprang and Salsgiver establish the historical and societal context in which those with disabilities are marginalized, discuss the major groupings 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 the tools to work with people with disabilities as equals and partners--from publisher's website.
Subject People with disabilities -- Care -- United States.
People with disabilities -- Services for -- United States.
Förenta staterna.
People with disabilities -- Care. (OCoLC)fst01057251
People with disabilities -- Services for. (OCoLC)fst01057328
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Personer med funktionsnedsättning.
Funktionshinderspolitik.
Added Author Salsgiver, Richard O., 1946-
ISBN 9781935871675 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1935871676 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
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