Course

Social Policy & Citizenship

Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Disability & Community Studies
Course code
DACS 2431
Credits
3.00
Semester length
15 weeks
Max class size
30
Method(s) of instruction
Lecture
Course designation
None
Industry designation
None
Typically offered
To be determined

Overview

Course description
This course provides students with an understanding of the unique needs and issues facing adults with disabilities in community. Emphasis will be placed on social policy and legislation, service options, and accountability measures. Emphasis is placed on transition, inclusive post-secondary education, employment, and supports associated with digital citizenship.
Course content

The following global ideas guide the design and delivery of this course:

  1. The domains of self-determination, personal development, interpersonal relations, social inclusion rights, emotional, physical and material wellbeing are necessary for quality of life and guide policy and practice.
  2. Ethical practice is situated in the strengths and asset-based perspective that guides individualization and personalization of supports and services at all stages throughout adult life.
  3. Policy and legislation provide the framework for enhancing citizenship for adults with disability, although implementation continues to challenge our society.
  4. Practitioners are required to utilize various accountability measures to enhance service and alternative community-based options for adults across their lifespan. The use of theoretical models and practice frameworks resulting in evidence-based outcomes is essential for innovation and sustainability where resources are scarce.
  5. Employment is essential for economic, social, and psychological wellbeing. Practitioners must develop a conceptual and practical understanding of employment supports as a critical component of adult life.
  6. Post-secondary education has increasingly become an option to enhance social and economic outcomes. Practitioners must develop a conceptual and practical understanding of how inclusion is supported.
  7. Access to information and communication technologies are critical for meaningful citizenship. Practitioners must develop a practical understanding of how roles and responsibilities are transforming and impacting individuals and their support networks. 
Learning activities

The methods of instruction for this course may include some or all of the following

  • Lectures
  • Readings
  • Case studies
  • Discussion
  • Multi media
  • Experiential learning
  • Presentation
Means of assessment

Assessment will be based on course objectives and will conform to Douglas College Evaluation Policy regarding the number and weighting of evaluations. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. Instructors may use a student’s record of attendance and/or level of active participation as part of the student’s graded performance. Expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation will be clearly defined in the instructor course outline/syllabus.This is a graded course.

Typical means of evaluation may include some or all of the following:

  • Job analysis
  • Research project
  • Case study analysis
  • Presentations
  • Participation
  • Quizzes

 

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Explore and evaluate the relevant legislation, policy and funding for adults with disabilities.

  • Consider service outcomes from youth transition throughout adulthood across the 8 domains of the Quality of Life Framework
  • Examine accountability measures of social policy to inform meaningful action and change
  • Describe the implications of provincial, national, and international legislation on service delivery, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), Canadian Human Rights, Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms, Accessible Canada Act, Accessible British Columbia Act 
  • Reflect on mechanisms for adult consent and supported decision-making

 2. Compare and contrast the strengths and limitations of education and community supports service options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Evaluate current models of inclusive post-secondary education
  • Describe the variety of community inclusion programs

 3. Analyze the practices associated with employment and citizenship for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Compare and contrast the current models of employment, including supported employment, customized employment, and self-employment
  • Describe inclusive employment practices supporting job analysis and development, on-the-job training, and follow-up support

 4. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of digital inclusion and citizenship for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

  • Examine current models for supporting digital inclusion
  • Explore practices that enhance privacy, security, and safety for digital citizenship
  • Apply strategies to support teaching and learning of digital competencies and remote support
Textbook materials

A list of required and recommended readings will be provided for students at the beginning of the semester. Instructors are committed to prioritizing OER and publicly available resources.

Requisites

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Equivalencies

 

 

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

(Current)

Course Transfers

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Institution Transfer details for DACS 2431
University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) UFV HSER 1XX (3)

Course Offerings

Fall 2025

CRN Days Instructor Status
Maximum seats
30
Currently enrolled
0
Remaining seats:
30
On waitlist
0
Building
Online
Room
ONLINE
Times:
Start Time
18:30
-
End Time
21:20
Section notes

DACS 2431 050 is an online synchronous course restricted to DACS students. Other students admitted with department approval. Synchronous meeting times will be held Wednesdays 18:30PM - 21:20PM.