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OLET1135: Disability Awareness and Inclusivity
2024 unit information
Disability is part of the human condition, and people with disability are an integral part of society. Being able to appropriately communicate and consult with people with disability is an important graduate quality. This unit of study introduces students to issues of language, communication with people with disability, collaboration and consultation, inclusive social and physical environments and spaces. By undertaking this unit, students will increase their understanding of attitudinal and environmental barriers and their impact on the full participation of people with disability in society. The video assignment (2cps) provides students the opportunity to put into practice the core concepts of this unit and relate them to their field of study.
Unit details and rules
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Education
| Code | OLET1135 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 2 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate an understanding of disability issues, disability awareness and relevant contemporary policy frameworks
- LO2. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate and effective communication with people with disability
- LO3. Demonstrate the ability to contextualise issues of collaboration, consultation, supported decision-making into your own disciplinary context
- LO4. Identify attitudinal and environmental barriers to inclusion and develop cultural competence
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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