Disability: A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice Format: Paperback

Disability, Fourth Edition is an indispensable tool for human services students in understanding disability from an empowerment perspective. Authors Mackelprang, Salsgiver, and Parrey establish the historical and societal context in which those living with disabilities are marginalized while offering a social ecological model and its three - biosocial, psychosocial, and social - cultural dimensions that students and instructors can employ. Readers will also be introduced to universal diversity theory, which draws from feminist, race, disability, and queer theories for an approach that is applicable across all diverse groups. Written from a North American perspective, the book also addresses disability laws, policies, and practices globally.

Romel W. Mackelprang (DSW, MSW, University of Utah) is Professor Emeritus of Social Work, a founder of the Center for Disability Studies and Universal Access, and founder of the Disability Studies program at Eastern Washington University.

Richard O. Salsgiver (PhD, Carnegie-Mellon University) is Professor Emeritus of Social Work at California State University, Fresno.

Ryan C. Parrey (PhD, University of Illinois) is Director of the Disability Studies program and Senior Lecturer at Eastern Washington University.