Medical Humanities 3: Disability and Justice

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Critically reflects on historical perspectives of disability and the influential nature of sociopolitical expectations on the construction of disability over time. Explores the reciprocal influence of contextual and demographic factors on legislation and regulations, policy-making and the implications for public health, and the practice of occupational therapy for persons, groups and populations. Applies advocacy skills to promote the concept of occupational justice and increase awareness of contributory factors that may hinder full participation in society. Analyzes the concept of disability as a misfit between the person-environment transaction.