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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).

Practicum for Civic Engagement and Service-Learning

This is the second semester course in the Community Scholars Program. Students learn the use of such tools as social justice theory, contemplative practice, and group dynamics to support them in collective work toward structural change regarding a significant social problem.