Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: pt. I The Societal Framework -- 1.Theoretical Frameworks -- Individual Models -- Societal Models -- The Development of Norms -- A Feminist Model of Disability -- Stigmas and Other Marks -- Twenty-First-Century Models -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 2.An Historical Perspective -- The Colonial Period and Early Nationhood -- The Early Twentieth Century -- The Late Twentieth Century and Early Twenty-First Century -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 3.The Disability Rights Movement in the United States -- Early Efforts -- The First Advocacy Organization -- Precipitating Influences -- Ed Roberts and the Centers for Independent Living -- Organizing Demonstrations and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 -- Wade Blank and ADAPT -- Other Disability Rights Organizations -- The Universal Design Movement -- Chapter Summary -- For Further Reading -- Questions for Thought and Discussion.

Note continued: 4.Disability Legislation and the ADA -- Federal Laws -- State Laws -- Case Law -- Additional Information on Disability Laws -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 5.Disability Demographics -- Sources of Demographic Information -- Healthy People 2010 and 2020 -- The Census Bureau -- Disability and Functioning, 2015 -- Disability and Abuse Project, 2012 -- Children and Youth -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- pt. I Summary -- pt. I Assignment -- pt. II The Individual Framework -- 6.Using Disability Groupings to Understand Individual Experience -- The Washington Group on Disability: Global Disability Groupings -- World Health Organization: Self-Assessment by Functional Limitation -- National Health Interview Survey: Merging Old and New Groupings -- The Disability Statistics Center: Grouping by Causative Condition.

Note continued: Disability Classifications Commonly Used in Educational Settings to Maximise Communication and Understanding -- U.S. Department of Education: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B -- Disabilities Classifications for Sports Participation in Special Events -- Rolland's Disability Categories: A Typology of Disability -- Disability Categories and the Medical Model -- Mental Disability Groupings used by the Social Security Administration -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 7.Disability and Identity Development -- Facets of Our Identity -- Adaptation -- Mackelprang and Salsgiver's Life Stage Development Concept -- Disability Identity as a Learned Social Role -- Empowering and Normalizing Disability Identity -- Rolland's Three Categories of Disability Identity -- Identity Development in the "ADA generation" -- Avoidance of Disability Identity -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion.

Note continued: 8.Understanding the Lived Experience: Onset, Course, and Outcome -- Onset and Beyond -- Course -- Outcome -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 9.Understanding the Lived Experience: Living with Limitations and Stereotypes -- Activities of Daily Living -- Mobility Limitations -- Sensory Limitations -- Deafness and Hearing Limitations -- Limitations in Communication -- Limitations in Reasoning Ability and Mental Functioning -- Visibility: A Special Challenge -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 10.Understanding the Lived Experience: Three Vulnerable Populations -- Seniors -- Onset, Course, and Outcome -- Veterans -- Onset, Course, and Outcome -- Homeless and Displaced Adults -- Onset, Course, and Outcome -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- pt. II Summary -- pt. II Assignment -- pt. III Skills for Social Work Practice.

Note continued: 11.Using Client Strengths and Worker Skills to Optimize Communication and Relationship -- Communicating Effectively Across Disability -- Communicating Across Sensory Impairment -- Communicating Across Speech Impairment -- Communicating Across Mental Illness -- Communicating Across Developmental Disability -- Communicating Across Cognitive Disability -- Trust and Relationship Building -- Trust Building and Belief Bonding -- Empathy and Sympathy -- Avoiding the Assumptions Trap -- Developing Patience and Understanding -- Reducing Fear and Discomfort -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 12.Assessing Individuals and Communities -- The Ecological Framework -- The Strengths Perspective -- The Biopsychosocial Perspective -- A Disability-Specific Framework for Assessment -- Addressing Quality-of-Life Issues -- The Community Needs Assessment -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion.

Note continued: 13.Practice Models: Working with Individuals -- The Crisis Intervention Model -- The Empowerment Model -- The Advocacy Model -- The Case Management Model -- The Social Construct Model, Revisited -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 14.Practice Models: Working within the Disability Community -- Definition of Terms -- The Community Needs Assessment Model -- The Self-Help Group Model -- The Empowerment Model -- The Social Action/Functional Community Model -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 15.Practice Models: Disability as a Social and Political Concern -- The Coalition-Building Model -- The Political Advocacy Models -- The Social Movement Model -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- pt. III Summary -- pt. III Assignment -- pt. IV The Disability Resource and Support Network -- 16.Overview of Network and Services in the Public Sector -- Federal Government Resources.

Note continued: State Government Resources -- Local Government Resources -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 17.Overview of Network and Services in the Private Sector -- Disability-Specific Organizations -- Cross-Disability Service Organizations -- Location-Based Disability Services -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 18.Public and Private Intersections in Healthcare -- Medical Care -- Home- and Community-Based Care -- Nursing Home Care -- Ancillary Healthcare Services -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 19.Public and Private Intersections in Housing and Personal Care Needs -- Community Living -- Communal Living -- Residential Care -- Personal Care Attendants -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 20.Public and Private Intersections in Employment and Income Support -- Employment -- Education, Training, and Rehabilitation -- Income Support -- Chapter Summary.

Note continued: Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 21.The Social Support and Recreation Network -- The Social Support Network -- Caregiver and Family Support -- Leisure and Recreational Activities -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- 22.Mobility, Access, and Adaptive Technology -- Policies, Resources, and Funding -- Awareness of Available Resources -- AbleData -- Accessibility in the Built Environment and in Technology -- Adaptable Living Space -- Resources for Education and Training -- Chapter Summary -- Questions for Thought and Discussion -- pt. IV Summary -- pt. IV Assignment -- References.

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