INTS1103 — Adults with Disabilities
INTS 1103 - Adults with Disabilities INTS 1103 - Adults with Disabilities 3 Credits Explores various types of disabilities and how they impact individuals, families, and society. A particular emphasis is placed on understanding the unique behavioral, physical, cultural, and psychological issues associated with various disabilities, through an interdisciplinary lens. Major Content Areas Historical context of the treatment and place of people with disabilities in society and culture Contemporary variations in the definition and social understanding of disability Families and social relationships Intersectional identities and disability Disability law Genetic disabilities Communication disorders Learning disabilities Hearing and visual impairments Physical disabilities The meaning of disability throughout the life course Learning