Program Information at a Glance
- Location: 100% online
- Format: Asynchronous
- Start Dates: Open Enrollment (enroll and start anytime)
- Time Commitment: 4 hours total
- Credential: Digital badge
- Registration: Online, seamless, no application process
- Course Length: 4 hours
Who Should Enroll
- Direct Service Workers
- Healthcare Professionals
- Aspiring Social Service Workers
OPEN ENROLLMENT COURSE – START ANYTIME AND WORK ASYCHRONOUSLY!
CIVIL RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY
This course delves into the principles and practices of civil rights advocacy, particularly concerning individuals with disabilities. It explores the pivotal role advocacy plays in reshaping societal perceptions and empowering individuals with disabilities to assert their rights. Participants will learn about various advocacy approaches, skills, and ethical considerations essential for effecting positive change. Through a comprehensive examination of historical movements, legislation, and contemporary challenges, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of civil rights issues and strategies for effective advocacy.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Define human, civil, political, and social rights.
- Describe the four main Rights movements.
- Identify key issues that led to the Disability Rights Movement.
- Explain the different stages of the Disability Rights Movement.
- Describe how actions and beliefs affect the rights of supported individuals.
- Describe the role of laws, courts, and the Americans with Disabilities Act in ensuring and supporting civil rights.
- Identify personal and external factors affecting the exercise of rights and strategies to overcome challenges.
- Define advocacy, its importance in supporting individuals with disabilities, and various advocacy techniques and strategies.
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 9 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 3
- Assessments Yes