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Share Clear Messaging During Birth Defect Awareness Month to Help Prevent Lifelong Effects

Social Work Blog

People with FASDs can live with lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) can occur when a developing baby is exposed to alcohol before birth. The safest pathway is to avoid any type of substance use during pregnancy.

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The School of Social Work Welcomes Connie Sung

Michigan Social Work

Professor Connie Sungs research focuses on community-based interventions in improving individuals with disabilities in career development and psychosocial adjustment. She received her Master of Philosophy from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and her PhD from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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Ayesha Ghazi Edwin Receives 2024 James T. Neubacher Award

Michigan Social Work

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 This recognition reflects the work of so many people committed to disability justice within our university and community. I am deeply honored to receive the James T.

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Social work leaders recognised in 2025 New Year Honours

Community Care

They include a director of children’s services (DCS) who led his authority to two consecutive outstanding ratings and a head of service who has championed the voting rights of people with learning disabilities. There was also recognition for the former head of a university social work centre and a regional adoption agency lead.

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Education Resource- International Perspectives of Disability video

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Education Resource- International Perspectives of Disability video Here is a video from social work day prepared by various student/intern at the UN NY and participated in the Global Student Conference held on April 2, 2023. The video is about the different perspectives of disability around the world.

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The social worker advocating for people with learning disabilities

Community Care

When speaking to Elaine James, her passion for upholding the rights of people with learning disabilities is almost infectious. This is also evident in her accomplishments as the head of service for learning disabilities and preparation for adulthood at Bradford council. Can you tell me about your work with Promote the Vote?

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Social Justice Changemaker Lecture: Realizing Justice and Equity in the Long Arc of History

Michigan Social Work

Hannah-Jones is the Knight Chair of Race and Journalism at Howard University, where she founded the Center for Journalism & Democracy. Nikole Hannah-Jones was the keynote speaker at the fourth annual Social Justice Changemaker Lecture presented by the School of Social Work at the Michigan Union in October 2024.