Module 1 Introduction

This module starts with a warm welcome from the instructor and then moves on to introduce you to the course and the main objectives. After reviewing the tips and suggestions for being a successful online student, the module continues to provide an overview of the areas that will be covered in the course, including the impact of defining normalcy, what disability is and how it is defined, a brief introduction of demographics of people with disabilities, an introduction of the negative attitudes regarding disability, and the importance of person-first language.

Module Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Explain the societal consequences of “normal.”
• Define "disability."
• Discuss the difficulty of defining disability.
• Use person-first language.

Reading/Planning

Complete the assigned reading listed in the Course Schedule before going through the rest of the module.