DATE SYLLABUS PREPARED: September, 2001 (revised)

TEXT:
Tew-Washburn, S. (Ed.) (2000) Introduction to community employment services. Auburn University: Academic Certificate Program in Community Employment Services, Department of Rehabilitation and Special Education (available on-line: www.auburn.edu/sences)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This foundation course examines various aspects of disability with emphasis on the historical and legislative base associated with providing community employment services for people with disabilities.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

 1. Understand the significance of vocational rehabilitation history and legislation relating to employment services and outcomes.

 2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the effects of income on Social Security benefits.

 3. Discuss the joint missions of vocational rehabilitation and other agencies included in the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).

 4. Define basic disability and cultural terminology, and identify strategies to fully include nontraditional consumers in employment planning.

GRADING AND EVALUATION:

 The following grading scale will be used:

 Exam I (Proctored)    20 pts  due October 22, 2001
 Assignment                10 pts  due November 10, 2001
 Exam II (Essay)         20 pts  due December 5, 2001
 Field Project* and Report     30 pts  due December 12, 2001
 Discussion/Participation         20 pts  on-going
 TOTAL                                100 

* to be negotiated with your instructor and supervisor. 

 A = 90-100
 B = 80-89
 C = 70-79
 D = 60-69
 F = less than 60

Course Evaluation: Student perception and evaluation of the course is valued by the instructors, the department, and the university. Several specific methods for obtaining student perception and evaluation of the course are requested. These evaluation procedures are both formative and summative in nature.

CLASS POLICY STATEMENTS:

 Assignments: All written assignments are expected to conform to the current style manual of the American Psychological Association (APA). Written assignments are expected to be typewritten, grammatically accurate, and free of spelling and typographical errors.

 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Students who need accommodations should contact the Program Director, Suzanne Tew-Washburn or the Program for Students with Disabilities, 1244 Haley Center, (334)844-2096 (V/TT).

 Honesty Code: Students are expected to respect and follow the Honesty Code of Auburn University.

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