School Of Social SciencesDisability Rights, Policy and GovernanceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102849.1
Discipline: CARE FOR THE DISABLED
Student Contribution Band: 4
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
About this Unit
Since the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, laws, policy and service supports concerning persons with disability have transformed. This has resulted in significant reforms in Australia and globally. Disability rights have now become central to addressing long standing inequalities and discrimination experienced by persons with disability. Disability rights now also govern social services, supports and programs. This unit examines these developments with the global ratification of disability rights and critically evaluates the ensuing policies and practices that frame the context within which professional practice and expertise occurs. Drawing upon in-depth case studies, students will critically examine and engage in key issues surrounding the translation and realisation of disability rights in governance of social service systems, policy and practices.
Courses| 1667.3 | Bachelor of Social Science | CONTINUING |
| 1667.4 | Bachelor of Social Science | CURRENT |
| 1711.2 | Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) | CONTINUING |
| 1733.1 | Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced) | CURRENT |
| 1807.1 | Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Social Science | CONTINUING |
| 1807.2 | Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Social Science | CURRENT |
| 1808.2 | Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science | CONTINUING |
| 1808.3 | Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science | CURRENT |
| 1865.2 | Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | CURRENT |
| 1910.1 | Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences | CURRENT |
| 4789.1 | Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science) | CURRENT |
| 6023.1 | Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social Science | CONTINUING |
| 6023.2 | Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social Science | CONTINUING |
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