PT 840 - Lifestyle and Disability

2 Credit(s)

This course covers the impact of disability and health conditions on individuals, families, and society. Student group presentations explore the political and societal history of persons with disabilities, including a historical perspective of the media and assistive technology. Other student presentations explore the individual experience and challenges of a person with a disability. A required reading exposes students to family considerations, and two guest presenters share their personal accounts. The overall goal of the course is to challenge students to consider the contextual, environmental, and personal factors impacting a person with a disability.