DS 204 - Working w/People w/Disability

4 credit(s)
Combines theory and practice to strengthen student understanding of the everyday lives of people with disabilities. Time is divided between classroom learning and working directly with kids, teens, and young adults in the larger community. Students choose among a variety of activities, including summer camping on Mt Hood; playing or coaching with Unified Sports of Forest Grove; mentoring recent high school graduates transitioning to adulthood, and more. Though supported by qualified faculty and staff, students have extensive opportunities to be with and learn from members of the disability community.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirements: Civic Engagement and Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): DS 204L.