Disability : A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice

by Mackelprang,Romel W.

• ISBN13: 9780534344948
• ISBN10: 0534344941
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1998-08-14
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This comprehensive text fills a huge void in the field! Romel W. Mackelprang and Richard O. Salsgiver introduce an empowerment approach to working with persons with disabilities -- a direction that lights the way for human service workers and provides clients with greater independence and resilience. The authors are ardent in their desire to empower persons with disabilities by building on their strengths. This comprehensive book features a ground-breaking, strengths-based approach that fills a void in the available material on this topic, and thoroughly prepares helpers to work successfully with persons who have disabilities.

Author Biography

Romel W Mackelprang is an associate professor with the School of Social Work and Human Services, Eastern Washington University Richard O. Salsgiver, Doctor of Arts, MSW, is currently professor of social work education at California State University, Fresno He is a person with a disability, having cerebral palsy Since birth

Table of Contents

Part One CONTEXT FOR PRACTICE	1	(79)
Societal and Professional Stereotypes	3	(17)
Stereotypes and Human Service Practitioners	3	(1)
Common Stereotypical Attitudes toward Persons with Disabilities	4	(7)
Professional Definitions of Disability	11	(3)
Summary	14	(1)
Personal Narrative:	14	(4)
Abby Kovalsky
Discussion Questions	18	(1)
Suggested Readings	18	(1)
References	19	(1)
Disability Culture	20	(16)
Culture	21	(2)
Culture and Oppression	23	(2)
Minorities and Culture	25	(3)
Development of Disability Culture	28	(3)
Advocacy and Cultural Development	31	(2)
Summary	33	(1)
Discussion Questions	34	(1)
Suggested Readings	34	(1)
References	34	(2)
Disability History in the United States	36	(21)
The Moral Model	36	(2)
The Medical Model	38	(1)
Social Darwinism and Eugenics	39	(1)
The Social/Minority Model and the Independent Living Movement	40	(4)
Models of Leadership	41	(1)
Prejudice, Discrimination, and Work	42	(1)
The Independent Living Frame of Reference	43	(1)
Disability and the Law	44	(7)
The National Defense Act of 1916 and the National Rehabilitation Act of 1920	44	(1)
The Social Security Act of 1935	44	(1)
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973	45	(1)
The Equal Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975	46	(1)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990	47	(4)
Summary	51	(1)
Personal Narrative:	51	(3)
Judy Heumann
Discussion Questions	54	(1)
Suggested Readings	55	(1)
References	55	(2)
Life Stage Development	57	(23)
Traditional Developmental Theories	57	(4)
Theories of Adaptation to Disabilities	61	(2)
Human Development in the Context of Disability	63	(11)
Birth to Three Years of Age	63	(3)
Three to Six Years of Age	66	(1)
Six to Twelve Years of Age	67	(2)
Twelve to Eighteen Years of Age	69	(2)
Young Adulthood	71	(1)
Middle Adulthood	72	(1)
Older Adulthood	73	(1)
Summary	74	(1)
Personal Narrative:	74	(3)
Bill Hyatt
Discussion Questions	77	(1)
Suggested Readings	78	(1)
References	78	(2)
Part Two DISABILITY GROUPINGS	80	(129)
Persons with Mobility Disabilities	82	(22)
Defining Mobility Disability	82	(10)
Congenital Disabilities	83	(1)
Cerebral Palsy	83	(1)
Spina Bifida	84	(1)
Congenital Osteogenesis Imperfecta	84	(1)
Arthrogrypsosis	84	(1)
0warfism	85	(1)
Amputation	86	(1)
Acquired Mobility-Related Disabilities	86	(1)
Stroke	86	(1)
Muscular Dystrophy	87	(1)
Rheumatoid Arthritis	88	(1)
Multiple Sclerosis	88	(1)
Myasthenia Gravis	89	(1)
Spinal Cord Injury	90	(1)
Poliomyelitis	91	(1)
Common Issues	92	(3)
Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination	92	(2)
Aging	94	(1)
Unique Concerns	95	(1)
Summary	96	(1)
Personal Narrative:	96	(5)
Karen Pendleton
Discussion Questions	101	(1)
Suggested Readings	102	(1)
References	102	(2)
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People	104	(20)
The Use of Terminology	106	(1)
Deaf Culture	107	(1)
Language	108	(1)
Family Relationships	109	(2)
Education	111	(2)
Hearing Families of Deaf Children	113	(2)
Multiculturalism	115	(1)
Hard-of-Hearing Persons	116	(1)
Late Onset Deafness	117	(1)
Summary	117	(1)
Personal Narrative:	118	(3)
Martha Sheridan
Discussion Questions	121	(1)
Suggested Readings	121	(1)
References	122	(2)
Persons with Visual Disabilities and Blindness	124	(23)
Definition	124	(2)
Causes of Blindness and Visual Impairment	126	(1)
Social Stigma	126	(1)
The Consequences of Stereotyping	127	(2)
What Can Persons Who Are Blind Really Do?	129	(5)
Mobility	129	(1)
Reading	130	(1)
Personal Grooming	131	(1)
Preparing Food	132	(1)
School and Work	132	(1)
Identifying Money	133	(1)
Telling Time	133	(1)
Games and Recreation	134	(1)
The Issue of Preferential Treatment	134	(2)
Pesons Who Are Blind and Deaf	136	(2)
Summary	138	(1)
Personal Narrative:	139	(6)
Brenda Premo
Discussion Questions	145	(1)
Suggested Readings	145	(1)
References	145	(2)
Persons with Developmental Disabilities	147	(20)
General Definitions	147	(2)
Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation)	149	(3)
Down Syndrome	152	(1)
Autism	153	(2)
Seizure Disorders (Epilepsy)	155	(2)
The Right to Be Me	157	(2)
Summary	159	(1)
Personal Narrative:	160	(4)
Resa Hayes
Discussion Questions	164	(1)
Suggested Readings	165	(1)
References	165	(2)
Persons with Psychiatric Disabilities	167	(24)
Characteristics of Psychiatric Disabilities	170	(5)
Psychotic Reactions	171	(2)
Schizophrenia	173	(1)
Major Depression	174	(1)
Bipolar Conditions	174	(1)
The Experience of Family Members	175	(1)
Creating a Sense of Collective Identity	176	(1)
Building a Sense of Community and Acceptance	177	(2)
Summary	179	(1)
Personal Narrative:	179	(8)
Donna Orrin
Discussion Questions	187	(1)
Suggested Readings	187	(1)
References	188	(3)
Persons with Cognitive Disabilities	191	(18)
General Definitions	191	(1)
Learning Disabilities	192	(3)
Definitions	192	(1)
Characteristics	193	(2)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder	195	(2)
Traumatic Brain Injury	197	(2)
Psychosocial Consequences of Cognitive Disabilities	199	(2)
The Current Attack	201	(3)
Summary	204	(1)
Personal Narrative:	205	(2)
Kevin Shirey
Discussion Questions	207	(1)
Suggested Readings	207	(1)
References	207	(2)
Part Three HUMAN SERVICE PRACTICE FRAMEWORK	209	(50)
Assessment in Human Service Practice	211	(18)
Pathology and Assessment	213	(1)
Models of Assessment	214	(5)
The Scope of Assessment	219	(6)
Summary	225	(1)
Discussion Questions	226	(1)
Suggested Readings	227	(1)
References	227	(2)
Models of Professional Practice	229	(12)
Models of Practice in Human Service Provision	229	(1)
The Strengths Approach	230	(1)
Empowerment	231	(2)
Case Management	233	(1)
The Independent Living Model	234	(3)
Summary	237	(1)
Discussion Questions	238	(1)
Suggested Readings	239	(1)
References	239	(2)
Guidelines for Practice with Persons with Disabilities	241	(18)
Basic Assumptions and Principles	241	(2)
Integrating a Positive Disability Identity	243	(1)
Human Service Practice Roles	244	(7)
The Human Service Practitioner as Counselor	245	(1)
The Human Service Practitioner as Teacher/Consultant	246	(3)
The Human Service Practitioner as Broker	249	(1)
The Human Service Professional as Political Advocate	250	(1)
Case Examples	251	(5)
The Author	251	(1)
Robert and Lisa	252	(2)
Theron Sloan	254	(1)
Bruce Benet	255	(1)
Summary	256	(1)
Discussion Question	257	(1)
Suggested Readings	257	(1)
References	257	(2)
Index	259