article thumbnail

Contested Disability: Sickle Cell Disease

Social Work Blog

While the molecular model of SCD has led to advances in medical management, its reductionism obfuscates the sociopolitical dimensions of the condition, affording little attention to the racialized, gendered, classed, and disabling disparities faced by people with SCD.

article thumbnail

Ayesha Ghazi Edwin Receives 2024 James T. Neubacher Award

Michigan Social Work

Clinical Assistant Professor Ayesha Ghazi Edwin is the recipient of the 2024 James T. The annual U-M award is presented to a student, alumn, faculty or staff member who has exhibited leadership and service in support of the disability community. “I Neubacher Award. I am deeply honored to receive the James T. Neubacher Award.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

“The machine has labeled you as high-risk”

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The Hackneys and their lawyer suspect that the algorithm, and the humans who may be slavishly following it, discriminated against them because of disabilities. In this case, and at least two others, they are investigating whether, in Pittsburgh, humans and machines alike violated the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.

article thumbnail

An update on the Mental Health Bill’s passage through Parliament

Community Care

Learning disability and autism exclusion A topic that dominated debates in the Lords was the position of people with learning disability and autistic people. The bill would prohibit people being detained for treatment under the MHA solely on the basis of learning disability or autism.

article thumbnail

Beyond Borders: Global Collaborations for Mental Health Research and Services Conference

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

We would be delighted to hear your thoughts or answer any questions you may have.Thank you for considering this opportunity to collaborate with us in advancing mental health globally.

article thumbnail

National Report Addresses Nursing Home Quality & Promotes Value of Social Work

Social Work Blog

The report also indicates the preference for a master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program for anyone serving as a director of social services in a nursing home.

article thumbnail

September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month

Social Work Blog

and are the leading preventable cause of developmental disabilities. Additional clinical resources from Collaborative members are also available: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Training and Resources. These issues can include speech and language delays, hyperactivity, and vision problems.

Disorder 111