Psychological & Brain Sciences 481 - Disability and Family

About one in four U.S. households includes a disabled family member. This course examines the experiences of disabled people and their family members across the lifespan, with an emphasis on relationships with parents, siblings, and extended kin. Using a family systems perspective, we analyze family case studies and current research, highlighting how public policy and community supports shape family quality of life.

DDHS (Developmental Disabilities and Human Services) students only. Registration is only open to students in the Developmental Disabilities and Human Services (DDHS) Specialization for the first month of registration. Non-DDHS students should visit blogs.umass.edu/ddhs to request registration in this course.