Human Rights Advocacy for Students with Disabilities: Challenging Stigma and Promoting Opportunity in Social Work Education

J L Sniatecki; Jessica A Pelz; Trevor G Gates

doi:10.1007/s41134-018-0058-3

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Human Rights Advocacy for Students with Disabilities: Challenging Stigma and Promoting Opportunity in Social Work Education

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Human Rights Advocacy for Students with Disabilities: Challenging Stigma and Promoting Opportunity in Social Work Education

J L Sniatecki, Jessica A Pelz and Trevor G Gates

Journal of Human Rights and Social Work, Vol.3(4), pp.183-190

2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41134-018-0058-3

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disabilities

postsecondary education

social work

stigma

advocacy

UniSC Diversity Area - Disability and Inclusion

UniSC Diversity Area - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Students with disabilities are participating in postsecondary education at increased rates, and social work educators are increasingly involved in improving accessibility for these students. In these roles, social work educators must actively work to challenge social and institutional discrimination against people with disabilities. Using a conceptual framework of stigma, this paper examines the cultural attitudes and beliefs that have marginalized people with disabilities, and explores opportunities and barriers for students with disabilities in postsecondary education. Additionally, this paper examines the role of the social work educator in advocating for greater access and opportunities in postsecondary education for these students by making interventions in practice, policy, and research.

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Title: Human Rights Advocacy for Students with Disabilities: Challenging Stigma and Promoting Opportunity in Social Work Education
Authors: J L Sniatecki (Author) - State University of New York, United States
Jessica A Pelz (Author) - State University of New York, United States
Trevor G Gates (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Publication details: Journal of Human Rights and Social Work, Vol.3(4), pp.183-190
Publisher: Springer
Date published: 2018
DOI: 10.1007/s41134-018-0058-3
ISSN: 2365-1792
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451363502621
Output Type: Journal article

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