Introduction
Support services, both mainstream and specialised, are adopting contemporary disability practices to enable self-determination, choice and control by people with disability. This unit examines the evolution of disability practice with particular emphasis on the reforms arising from the Disability Royal Commission and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Using a rights-based framework, you will explore themes of participation and inclusion and develop professional skills in effective communication, advocacy, support coordination and capacity building.
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Disability Practice |
| Unit code | ZAC118 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | University College |
| Discipline | Pathways |
| Coordinator | Mr Nick Arnott |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Appraise evidence-based principles, policies, models and frameworks for contemporary disability practice
- Reflect upon self, and the experiences and perspectives of people living with disability, to inform contemporary practice
- Apply professional communication, advocacy and reporting skills and standards.
- Plan, promote and support inclusion, participation, self-determination, choice and control for people with disabilities.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 2-hour online tutorials and 1 x 3-hour online workshop per semester. 6-hours per week of asynchronous, self-directed engagement with online learning materials and activities. 4-hours per week (on average, peaking around assessment task due dates) of independent study associated with the completion of assessment tasks. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Online Discussions - Contemporary Disability Practice (15%)|AT2: Practice Development Interview and Report (35%)|AT3: Evolving Case Study (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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