EEX2000 – Impact of Disabilities: Home, Community and Workplace

About The Course

The purpose of this course is to provide participants with opportunities to learn about (1) how disabilities impact the lives of individuals who have disabling conditions, (2) how the presence of individuals with disabilities enhances diversity in a variety of settings, and (3) how their own experiences compare to those of people with disabilities. Attention will be given to the impact of disabilities in home, community, and work environments. Physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral disabilities will be considered.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify types of physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral disabilities.
• Identify implications of physical, cognitive, and emotional/behavioral disabilities.
• Identify common disability-related issues (i.e. communication; access; discrimination) affecting individuals with disabilities and people with whom they interact.
• Demonstrate understanding of ways different types of disabilities affect communication.
• Demonstrate understanding of ways different types of disabilities affect physical access in various settings.

Satisfied High School Graduation Requirement Subject: Elective 
High School Credit: 0.5