University of Leeds
- Start Date: 23 Sep, 2024
- 2 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Explore the social model of disability and learn how to create a more equitable society with the University of Leeds.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Gain an introduction to the social model of disability
More than one billion people are disabled globally. There is evidence that disabled people experience significant inequalities compared to other people in society. This is because they face barriers that stop them from taking part in society in the same way as non-disabled people.
The social model of disability is a way of viewing the world, developed by disabled people. On this two-week course, you’ll learn what disability is and learn to identify the barriers that disabled people face around the world.
Discover the history and impact of the social model of disability
You’ll start by exploring the origins of the model and learn about the significant contributions of disabled activists around the world.
Next, you’ll focus on how the model can be used as a tool for removing barriers and promoting/creating social inclusion.
Through case studies, you’ll reflect on why barriers even exist in society and how the model’s insights can be put into practice.
Learn how to achieve diversity and inclusion
The model will enable you to view disability in a different way. Its transformative nature will help you understand how we need to act individually and collectively to create a more inclusive society.
Understanding disability from a social perspective, rather than an individual one, changes the way people think about themselves, and they are viewed by others.
By centering the voices and lived experiences of disabled people, you will see the impact the social model of disability is already making. Through this, you’ll also understand how it can inform personal and professional contexts and be used to shape policies and practice to help build a fairer future for all.
This course is designed for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of disability and how the social model has affected the experiences of disabled people and society as a whole.
You may be considering studying disability studies at postgraduate level or work with disabled communities in professional or advocacy contexts. Whatever your background, this course will give you a taste of the approach to disability adopted by the University’s Disability Studies online masters.
Completing this course can help improve your university application by broadening your understanding of disability studies.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
University of Leeds
As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.
Academics at the University of Leeds lead pioneering research that addresses major global challenges, in areas such as energy, water and climate change, human health and wellbeing. The University works in interdisciplinary teams to find innovative solutions to global problems such as poverty, hunger and crime. It strengthens communities through its outreach and public engagement.
The diverse range of FutureLearn courses developed by the University of Leeds will allow the exploration of new and different ways to provide online education. The University wants to reach a global audience, meeting the growing worldwide demand for access to higher education, so that the outstanding knowledge it creates can benefit a wider community.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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