10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor1 Interdisciplinary Disability Studies and Its Combined Programs University of Windsor

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor22 Nature of the Interdisciplinary Honours Disability Studies Program Initiated based on community interest Initiated based on community interest Interdisciplinary effort Interdisciplinary effort The Interdisciplinary Degree in Disability Studies at the University of Windsor commenced September 2008 The Interdisciplinary Degree in Disability Studies at the University of Windsor commenced September 2008 One of the critical pieces of the Disability Studies initiative was ensuring that it reflected our collective commitment to social justice and accessibility. One of the critical pieces of the Disability Studies initiative was ensuring that it reflected our collective commitment to social justice and accessibility.

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor33 Nature of the Interdisciplinary Honours Disability Studies Program Combined programs in Disability Studies and Social Work, Disability Studies and Psychology, and Minor in Disability Studies added 2012 Combined programs in Disability Studies and Social Work, Disability Studies and Psychology, and Minor in Disability Studies added 2012 One of the critical pieces of the Disability Studies initiative was ensuring that it reflected our collective commitment to social justice and accessibility. One of the critical pieces of the Disability Studies initiative was ensuring that it reflected our collective commitment to social justice and accessibility.

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor4 Emphasis on including persons with disabilities and the disability community made selecting a Social Model of Disabilities essential to the program’s philosophy. Emphasis on including persons with disabilities and the disability community made selecting a Social Model of Disabilities essential to the program’s philosophy. The Social Model of Disability (Goodley, 2000; Shakespeare, 1998) reflects a collective commitment to social justice and accessibility The Social Model of Disability (Goodley, 2000; Shakespeare, 1998) reflects a collective commitment to social justice and accessibility

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor5 –diversity in the local community –the Human Rights approach undertaken by the province of Ontario –a review of approaches to Disability Studies in Canadian schools and other countries The opportunity to develop an Interdisciplinary Disability Studies program was driven by

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor6 The opportunity to develop an Interdisciplinary Disability Studies program was driven by –the vision of persons with disabilities and practitioners and academics who had the courage to listen and act –university’s commitment to justice and accessibility

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor7 The commitment to accessibility, diversity and social justice, evident in the social model of disability requires: The commitment to accessibility, diversity and social justice, evident in the social model of disability requires: –Staff in service agencies with the skills necessary to make inclusion a reality by removing barriers –Graduates of Disability Studies and its Combined Programs that possess the necessary knowledge and skills to work with persons with disabilities

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor8 Disability Studies enter the program as: Disability Studies enter the program as: –Grade 12 students seeking access to an honours degree program in Disability Studies and its Combined Programs –University and college students wanting to transfer from other programs and universities –Employees seeking greater expertise and promotion –Graduates of human service college programs interested in career advancement

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor99 Make the dream of full inclusion a reality for Ontarians and Canadians with disabilities Make the dream of full inclusion a reality for Ontarians and Canadians with disabilities Become advocates for social justice as policy makers Become advocates for social justice as policy makers Gain employment in human service professions supporting individuals with disabilities Gain employment in human service professions supporting individuals with disabilities Attend graduate school and other training programs Attend graduate school and other training programs What do Disability Studies graduates do?

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor10 The DS program equips students with the necessary analytical skills to enhance their abilities in working in the broad areas of disability The DS program equips students with the necessary analytical skills to enhance their abilities in working in the broad areas of disability Disability Studies graduates fill the need for trained professionals as Disability Studies graduates fill the need for trained professionals as –Advocates for social justice as policy makers –Practitioners in human service professions

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor11 Career opportunities for DS grads include: Career opportunities for DS grads include: –Education –Social planning –Service delivery –Agency case managers and supervisors –Government administrators –Policy analysts in disability policy and accessibility

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor1212 Program Requirements for Disability Studies Program Program of Study for Disability Studies Students Program of Study for Disability Studies Students –The student completes a total of 40 courses –Major Requirements:  Two introductory psychology courses  Two introductory social work courses  Four disability emphasis courses  One social science research course  Three human development psychology courses  Five Disability Studies courses  One Disability Studies Practicum –Option Requirements: 6 courses –Other Requirements: 14 courses

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor13 – Theories of Disability and the Social Model – Historical approaches to People with Disabilities – Community Approaches, Advocacy and Empowerment Five Disability Studies Courses that begins at Year 3:

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor14 – Service Delivery Systems and Independent Living – Community Orientation to Disability Issues Disability Studies Courses that begins at Year 4:

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor15 Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 and a major GPA of is required to graduate with an Honours degree GPA is calculated on a 13 point scale at the University of Windsor 5.0 is the equivalent of % (C-) 8.0 is the equivalent of % (B-)

Why Choose Disability Studies at the University of Windsor? Field placement in 4 th year provides Disability Study students with clinical experience and an integration of theory and practice Field placement in 4 th year provides Disability Study students with clinical experience and an integration of theory and practice Small class sizes in core disability studies courses fosters stimulating learning environment Small class sizes in core disability studies courses fosters stimulating learning environment Opportunity for involvement Opportunity for involvement (Peer mentoring, social events, Accessibility Planning Committee, Disability Studies Student Association) No longer an application process for 3 rd year No longer an application process for 3 rd year 10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor16

10/12/2015 Disability Studies University of Windsor1717 Contact Us Dr. Debra M. Hernandez Jozefowicz Disability Studies Coordinator Disability Studies Program Room 2162, Chrysler Hall North 401 Sunset Avenue, University of Windsor 401 Sunset Avenue, University of Windsor Windsor, ON, Canada N9B 3 Phone: Ext. 3068, Fax: Web: