> Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:16:49 +0100
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> Subject: Re: MA Critical Learning Disability Studies
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> I am frankly shocked that you feel it is appropriate to offer this under a Medical Model title!
> Within a Social Model paradigm disability exists in the barriers with which society limits the equal opportunities of people with physical or sensory impairments, learning difficulties, mental health issues or who see themselves as neuro-diverse. There is therefore a distinction. drawn between impairment and disability.
>
> Vin
> Secretary
> Arfon Access Group
> from my phone
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> On 17 Jul 2012, at 13:11, Craig Blyth <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> > Colleagues,
> >
> > The University of Manchester is launching a new MA in Critical Learning Disability Studies this September. This new programme will be unique and innovative as it seeks to move beyond the current dominant approaches to the study of learning disability. Rather than focus attention on either individual impairment or, indeed, the generic disability studies agenda, we have created a course based on the expectations and aspirations of learning disabled people (who have consulted on the development of the programme and will also teach on many of the compulsory units). This course will highlight and respond to the complex positioning of learning disabled people in today's society (and within the mainstream discipline of Disability Studies) through the study of contemporary (and emerging) critical theoretical approaches. The programme will enable students to critical consider a range of issues including supporting sexuality and relationships, advocacy and rights, social policy and inclusion, and the development and management of user-led services.
> >
> > For further information about the programme and it's content, please contact me using the details below or visit the programme webpage at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taughtdegrees/courses/parttime/course/?code=09005
> >
> > I would be grateful if you would circulate this across your networks.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Dr Craig Blyth
> > School of Education
> > Ellen Wilkinson Building
> > University of Manchester
> > Oxford Road
> > Manchester
> > M13 9PL
> > Tel: 0161 275 3385
> > Fax: 0161 275 3548
> > Details of MA Critical Learning Disability Studies<http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taughtdegrees/courses/parttime/course/?code=09005>
> > Details of BA Learning Disability Studies<http://www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/search2012/atoz/course/?code=00099>
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