Study Guide

Objective

• you know how to promote the agency and social inclusion of children, young people who are becoming independent, adults and elderly people with disabilities
• you are able to work in a multi-professional team that looks after the interests of a client with disabilities and their family
• you are familiar with different definitions of disability and the social model of disability, and you are able to view disability as a cultural and historical phenomenon
• you are able to analyse the status of people with disabilities in Finnish society, as well as to recognise and act against discriminating practices and attitudes when you come across them
• you are familiar with the legislation and other norms that guide disability support work
• you have knowledge of the rehabilitation service system and the services and support measures granted based on disability, and you are able to guide your clients to them

Content

• the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
• accessibility in living and operating environments, communications and services
• the support needs related to different disabilities and responding to them
• ethical issues in disability support work and autonomy

Qualifications

Students can start optional customer group-specific studies when they have completed at least 60 credits.