Service Learning 390B - The Boltwood Project
Spring
2019
01
2.00
Ellen Correa
M 5:30PM 9:00PM
UMass Amherst
20264
Integ. Learning Center S331
ecorrea@umass.edu
The course explores disability rights history and current topics such as effective community engagement, advocacy, self-advocacy, inclusion, social identities, policy, and the social dimensions of living with disabilities in the US today. Students, in small groups, participate in weekly service, engaging in enrichment and socialization activities with individuals living with disabilities, in collaboration with a local community partner (generally one evening/week).
Students must be available for course meetings on 2/4 5:30-9pm and 2/24, 3/31, and 4/13 10am - 3pm.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.