Author(s): Robbin Miller, LMHC

Description:

The following questions will be addressed:

1. Please explain why counselors need to be more keenly aware of problems facing people with disabilities.
2. How would you define “Disability”?
3. How is disability defined differently from “Handicap?”
4. What are the three different kinds of paradigms that describe a person with a disability?
5. Tell us about the independent Living Model.
6. What are the some of the barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from living independently in their communities?
7. Why does discrimination and prejudice against people with disabilities exist?
8. What are the basic professional skills that counselors need to know?
9. What are a few empowerment skills that counselors can teach to their clients?
10. How can counselors learn more about being involved on a public policy level?

Objectives:

1. Summarize the basic tenets of Robbin Miller's Disability Awareness Podcast
2. Discuss the need and how to be culturally competent when working with the disabled population
3. Provide information and professional skills necessary to be effective with people with disabilities