Creating disability inclusion within Canadian schools of social work

Authors:
DUNN Peter A., HANES Roy, MACDONALD Judy
Journal article citation:
Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 5(1), 2006, pp.1-19.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA

This comprehensive research study examined how schools of social work in Canada have responded to disability issues. The study focused upon specific policies and practices of the Canadian schools of social work which have been developed to create a more inclusive environment for students, staff, and faculty members with disabilities and to prepare students for practice in dealing with individuals who are disabled. A ten page survey consisting of closed and opened-ended questions was sent to the deans and directors of the thirty-five schools of social work in Canada. This study found that although there have been significant changes in these schools over the last ten years, there are many barriers to disability inclusion from recruitment and admissions; accommodations; retention, graduation, and employment; curriculum; hiring faculty and staff with disabilities; and university relations/resources. It concludes with recommendations for schools of social work. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street,  Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).

Subject terms:
higher education, mental health problems, physical disabilities, rights, social work education;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
Canada
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1536 7118
ISSN print:
1536 710X

Key to icons

  • Free resource Free resource
  • Journal article Journal article
  • Book Book
  • Digital media Digital media
  • Journal Journal

Give us your feedback

Social Care Online continues to be developed in response to user feedback.

Contact us with your comments and for any problems using the website.

Sign up/login for more

Register/login to access resource links, advanced search and email alerts