Disability (2cr)

Objective

Students
• know the various manifestations of disabilities
• understand disability as part of the diversity of being a human as well as various life paths
• are familiar with disability work and disability policies and the values and objectives that guide them, such as the promotion of self-determination, accessibility and inclusion
• are able to assess and analyse their own values, attitudes and views on humanity in relation to disabilities

Content

• disabilities and their manifestation as part of the life course
• UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, disability policies, Disability Services Act
• right of self-determination, accessibility and inclusion
• forms, values and objectives of disability work
• personal perceptions and attitudes on disability and professional relationship with it

Further information

AHOT 8/2025:
Diakin AHOT-ohjeet ja käytännöt.