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May 10, 2024
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SPED 249 - Understanding Physical, Sensory and Health Disabilities
Semester Hours: 3
Summer
An exploration of the characteristics of physical disability (including neurological impairments), sensory impairments (including deafness and blindness), and health conditions (including HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, etc.), in education and rehabilitation, including the special needs of those who also have significant cognitive or other non-physical/sensory/health limitations (e.g., individuals with multiple disabilities). Discussion of the psychosocial aspects of disability, sociocultural relativity of disability, and theories of the impact of disability on adjustment to life. Examining definitions, prevalence, identification/eligibility criteria, and issues of labeling, the course concentrates upon severe disabilities such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and multiple sclerosis. Also covered are health conditions such as AIDS and epilepsy, among others. Sensory impairments discussed include deafness and blindness, especially with respect to assistive technology devices and assistive technology services. The course also considers important housing, transportation, and community access laws and issues. Course requirements include 15 hours of site visitation at a center for students with multiple or severe disabilities.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Pre- or corequisite for Special Education majors: an introductory course in special education; for rehabilitation counseling majors: REHB 230 and/or 231 .
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