PSY40130 Disability Legislation and Policy

Academic Year 2016/2017

In this module students will look at the history of disability policy, the articles of Irish legislation that affect people with disabilities; key Irish policy documents such as Strategy for Equality and Vision for Change; and some examples of cases from Irish, European and American law on disability.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module, students will have:
1. A general understanding of the roles of legislation, policy and the state as they affect disability.
2. A basic knowledge of the history of disability policy.
3. An understanding of the different strands of Irish legislation that have a bearing on people with disabilities, particularly the Equality Acts.
4. An awareness of recent Irish policy documents in the disability area.
5. An awareness of key international legislation in the area of disability.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

25
Autonomous Student Learning

80
Total

125
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

1) An honours BA at 2.2 Honours level or above
2) To be working with a relevant client group
3) To register for the other modules which comprise the MSc in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies

Learning Recommendations:

Some prior experience working with a relevant client group



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Essay: A critical analysis of a disability-related policy document or piece of Irish legislation, including its evaluation against international comparators

60

 Week 12
Assignment: Case review

30

 Week 7
Attendance: Attendance and participation

10

 Unspecified

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible