MACR 638 - Advocacy, Community Outreach, and Case Management in Rehabilitation Counseling

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This is the foundational course in the role of the rehabilitation counselor as a socially responsible practitioner. The course begins with a review of various case management procedures typically performed by rehabilitation counselors such as disability documentation and eligibility determination; employment documentation; and interfacing with the medical system, community agencies, and governmental agencies. In addition to preparing students to function in these traditional roles, the course also provides students with knowledge and skills that will enable them to work collaboratively with disabled individuals, communities, and other professionals to advocate for services and resources for those with disabilities. Included with be a discussion of the process of policy analysis, development, and implementation and the potential roles that rehabilitation counselors can play in influencing this process. Techniques for empowering individuals with disabilities and their families as well as community organizations advocating for disability rights as well as other forms of social action are covered.

Prerequisites: MACR 500.