disability

I love reading books and writing poetry and Sci-fi. I am about to start my first year of a creative writing bachelors degree program, I’m 18. My courses are mostly asynchronous which will be pretty lonely. I enjoy lots about lots of other subjects too including social studies and science. In...

Overview This health course focuses on the stories of people with intellectual disabilities around the world, as well as their families and supporters. You will learn about the challenges and aid received in healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities, including their experience of...

Overview This health course will focus on the mental health issues of people with intellectual disability. You will learn about the complexities of diagnosing mental health issues in people with intellectual disabilities and the types of disorders, assessments, screenings, and treatments used...

Overview This health course will examine the specific physical health issues that affect people with an intellectual disability including, oral health, syndrome specific health issues, health communication, especially for non-verbal patients, sexual health, and interactions between tertiary and...

Overview Explore the role of medics and healthcare workers in promoting peace On this course you will learn about the key principles and different forms of medical peace work in the context of global health, conflict and violence. You will consider the role healthcare workers have to play in the...

Overview Learn how to support people with intellectual disability in health assessments Detecting poor health and supporting people with an intellectual disability in managing their health can be challenging for healthcare professionals. During this course, you will gain valuable knowledge that...

Overview Improve working relationships between disabled people and personal assistants Disabled people can now receive funding from their local authority to employ a personal assistant. While this gives them more personalised care in their own home, it also turns them into an employer. This...