Gender and Disability: A First Look at Rehabilitation Syllabi and a Call to Action
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Keywords
gender, disability, rehabilitation
Abstract
This study provides an overview of recent scholarship in the area of gender and disability, as well as findings from an evaluation of syllabi from five core courses in graduate rehabilitation education programs. Findings from this exploratory study revealed a need for more attention toward integration of the topic of gender and disability into rehabilitation education courses. Study results showed that in only one out of three courses where there would be a reasonable expectation to see such topics was the content actually addressed. Specific recommendations for enhancing attention to gender issues within rehabilitation education courses are offered.
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Allen Lewis, Professors, Departments of Rehabilitation Counseling and Sociology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Allen Lewis, Ph.D. is a professor in the departments of Rehabilitation Counseling and Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. This paper is a cross-disciplinary endeavor representing the disciplines of rehabilitation counseling and sociology. All inquiries should be addressed to the lead author, Dr. Allen N. Lewis, at P.O. Box 980330, Richmond, VA, 23298-0330, USA; [email protected].
Sarah Brubaker, Professor, Departments of Rehabilitation Counseling and Sociology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Sarah Brubaker, Ph.D. is a professor in the departments of Rehabilitation Counseling and Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. This paper is a cross-disciplinary endeavor representing the disciplines of rehabilitation counseling and sociology. All inquiries should be addressed to the lead author, Dr. Allen N. Lewis, at P.O. Box 980330, Richmond, VA, 23298-0330, USA; [email protected].
Amy Armstrong, Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Counseling and Sociology, Virginia Commonwealth University
Amy Armstrong, Ph.D. is a professor in the departments of Rehabilitation Counseling and Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. This paper is a cross-disciplinary endeavor representing the disciplines of rehabilitation counseling and sociology. All inquiries should be addressed to the lead author, Dr. Allen N. Lewis, at P.O. Box 980330, Richmond, VA, 23298-0330, USA; [email protected].