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During this course, the student will gain a deeper understanding of their unconscious bias towards differently-abled people in society, and study theories of mindfulness, giving voice, empowerment, and existing public policies governing society’s acceptance of differently-abled people. This course focuses on the challenges those will disabilities face in their daily lives. It will look back at the history of how people with disabilities were initially treated, introduce the baseline on current policies, and subsequent laws that were established, to spotlight issues on inclusion and diversity, and other relevant social justice issues pertaining to this topic. Evin Hartsell shares his personal story in his book, Abled In A Disabled World, which he completed two weeks before his death in April 2018. Evin speaks directly to the reader by making an incredibly wise declaration at the beginning of his book, “I am the same as you, I just look different”. During this course, the student will gain a deeper understanding of their unconscious bias towards differently-abled people in society, and study theories of mindfulness, giving voice, empowerment, and existing public policies governing society’s acceptance of differently-abled people.

Class Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00–3:15 p.m.
Instructor: Brent Fragnoli

Credits: 3
Associated Term: Fall 2024

Crosslisted with: CST 33314