Psychology Question

Description

Local Policy and Advocacy (5 points) 

Do some research on the internet and identify some local agencies that work in disability policy and advocacy. Try to find at least 4. Here are two to get you started: 

• Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities https://mn.gov/mnddc/,

Minnesota Council on Disability https://www.disability.state.mn.us/

Learn what you can about each entity: What is the mission and work of the agency? Who is involved? In what ways do they advocate for Disabilities Rights? Do they pursue a legislative agenda? 

• Write a brief summary on what you learned from this online exploration, using a minimum of 120 words. Submit your answer to the associated D2L drobox by the due date. Be sure to submit your work as a Word document.

(5 points.) 

Learn the contributions of Disabilities Rights Activist Ed Roberts and others, by watching the 2-part interview entitled “We Won’t Go Away”

• Part 1 – https://mn.gov/mnddc/ed-roberts/wontgoaway1.html

Part 2 – https://mn.gov/mnddc/ed-roberts/wontgoaway2.html

Write a brief summary of your reaction. What are some things that you learned about this historical chapter of disabilities activism and those involved?