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- Accredited by: CiQCPD Qualification Standards
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- Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format
Course details
Course Description:Explore disability from a social, cultural, and rights-based perspective with this comprehensive course in Disability Studies. Understand how disability intersects with identity, policy, healthcare, and global challenges to promote inclusion, equity, and advocacy for all individuals.
Course Modules:
Module 01: Introduction to Disability Studies
– Definition and scope of disability studies
– Medical vs. social models of disability
– Historical development and key milestones
Module 02: Social and Cultural Perspectives on Disability
– Cultural representation and media portrayal
– Disability stigma and ableism
– Advocacy, activism, and representation
Module 03: Disability and Society
– Education, employment, and accessibility
– Disability rights and legal frameworks
– Public policy and institutional barriers
Module 04: Health and Well-being for People with Disabilities
– Access to healthcare services
– Mental health and disability
– Person-centred care and inclusive practice
Module 05: Disability and Intersectionality
– Gender, race, sexuality, and disability
– Multiple marginalisations and compounded barriers
– Inclusive practices and intersectional advocacy
Module 06: Disability and Global Perspectives
– International disability rights movements
– Global challenges and responses
– Role of organisations like WHO, UNCRPD, and NGOs
Why Choose Us?
- Evidence-based, inclusive curriculum
- Learn from real-world case studies and examples
- Boost your skills for advocacy, education, or professional development
- CPD-accredited with a certificate upon completion
- Study at your own pace, 100% online
Eligibility / Requirements
Eligibility / Requirements:
- No prior knowledge required
- Ideal for educators, healthcare professionals, policy makers, social workers, and anyone interested in social justice and inclusion
- Open to learners of all backgrounds
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Disability Support Worker , Inclusion Officer , Accessibility Consultant , Special Needs Educator , Diversity CoordinatorAbout John Academy
John Academy is best known for offering awarding body accredited online courses that are available for anyone who wishes to acquire a certification and take their professional life to the next level. As an online course provider, we are aware of the fact that there are a lot of people out there who consider themselves to be very curious learners but the courses that they are interested in are not available at their convenient time and place. So, we have decided to give them a unique opportunity for them to learn and obtain necessary skills in a very convenient way at any time from anywhere.
Who We Are
We are an online course provider who wants to make sure that the students would be able to learn everything there is a need for them to learn regarding the course that they have enrolled in on our site. So, we see to it that they would be provided with the highest possible standard of online learning. That way, students would be able to use it in the real world – the employment world and at their desired field of interests.
Certification
After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.
PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
