Intro Clinical RehabCounseling

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Section information text: This course acquaints the student with the legislative, historical, and philosophical roots of rehabilitation counseling in America.  Topics covered include federal and local mandates for rehabilitation of individuals with disability, progress of the profession in rehabilitation towards these mandates, the basic principles of counseling and the varied services as well as organizational structures to assist individuals with disability. A cross-disability and multicultural focus will be presented throughout the course; therefore, a broad base of disability categories will be presented and discussed including physical, emotional, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. The course will introduce the student to the professional expectations, values, and ethical standards of the profession of rehabilitation counseling. The history and current issues of the disability rights movement will be presented.  Students will have an opportunity to explore their own thoughts, feelings and perceptions about issues related to the disability community.  Awareness of everyday experiences that impact the quality of life for people with disabilities, along with an understanding of appropriate referrals to agencies/organizations is included.