Disability Inclusion in Practice: Fostering Empowerment and Equity for Helping Professionals
Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.
Total Credits: 3.25 NYSED LMSW & LCSW CEs/Contact Hours, 3.25 NYSED LMHC CEs/Contact Hours, 3.25 NYSED LMFT CEs/Contact Hours, 3.25 NYSED LCAT CEs/Contact Hours, 3.25 NYSED PSY CEs/Contact Hours, 3.25 UB NYS Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistants, 3.25 UB NYS Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistants, 2.25 ASWB ACE approved continuing education, 3.25 UBSW - NYS OASAS
- Average Rating:
- 30
- Categories:
- Cultural Humility | Disability
- Trainer:
- Eric Deutsch, J.D., Ph.D.
- Course Levels:
- Beginning
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 49 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Recording Date:
- Sep 12, 2025
- Format:
- Self-Study
Tags: ASWB Short Self-Study
Description
Recorded webinar.
Join us for a workshop led by Eric Deutsch, J.D., Ph.D., designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of disability as a social and cultural identity.
This session moves beyond the medical model’s focus on individual impairment, exploring foundational concepts like the social model of disability, ableism, and disability culture. Participants will examine systemic inequities faced by disabled individuals and discuss practical strategies for challenging ableist assumptions, normalizing discussions about access, fostering empowerment through validation and self-determination, and creating more inclusive, anti-oppressive practices. Drawing on his multifaceted experience as a mediator, disability advocate, educator, and attorney, Dr. Deutsch will highlight the critical role of disability cultural competency and humility in aligning with social work's core mission of social justice.
There will be valuable insights for mental health professionals at all levels, from micro-level individual practices to macro-level policy-making.
Learning Objectives
- Describe key terms and concepts related to disability, disability culture, and different models of understanding disability.
- Analyze social work’s mission of social justice in relation to the need to address inequities experienced by disabled people.
- Apply strategies promoting empowerment and equitable service delivery.
- Recognize disability as a social and cultural identity and the importance of affirming this identity in practice.
Research
- Muster (2023), Disability justice and the ADA. Social Work, https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swad034
- Goulden (2020), Disability Competency in Social Work Ed., J. of Practice Teaching and Learning, https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v17i2.1175
- Slayter, et al. (2022), A Call for Disability Justice in Social Work, Social Work, https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swac045
Target Audience
Social workers, mental health practitioners, creative arts therapists, marriage and facility therapists, psychologists, addiction professionals, case managers, psychiatric nurse practitioners and other interested individuals.
We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
CEs/Contact Hours
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0001. Continuing education contact hours: 3.25 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0008. Continuing education contact hours: 3.25 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education contact hours: 3.25 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education contact hours: 3.25 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0062. Continuing education contact hours: 3.25 Live Online
University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Science is recognized by the New York State Education Department as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 3.25 Related Subject Hours
*For courses in the Related Subjects category there is a limited number of courses that may be taken. For more information, please refer to the NYSED OT CE Website.
University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Science is recognized by the New York State Education Department as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Continuing education Self-Study contact hours: 3.25
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education, #1773, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/23/2023 - 02/23/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 2.25 continuing education credits.
NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 3.25 hours for CPP & CPS Initial Hours in Section 1; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal Hours.
Handouts
| Disabilities Self-Study Agenda (210 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Disability Inclusion 3-slides per page (3.87 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Disability Inclusion 2-slides per page (5.88 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Disability Inclusive Practice - Desk Reference | Available after Purchase | ||
| WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools | Available after Purchase | ||
| Disability Inclusion References (0.19 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Trainer
Eric Deutsch, J.D., Ph.D. Related Seminars and Products
Dr. Eric Deutsch is a mediator, educator, and consultant working from Buffalo. He holds a J.D. from Emory University School of Law and an M.A. and Ph.D. in History from the University at Buffalo.
Dr. Deutsch has taught courses on the cultural history of disability at University at Buffalo and San Francisco State University, and has lectured extensively about disability studies, disability history, and about the intersection of disability equity and mediation.
Dr. Deutsch is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators, the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, the State Bar of Georgia, and is on the board of the Society for Disability Studies.
Agenda
Part 1: Opening & Narrative
•Why Disability & Equity Matter in This Room
•Narrative and Disclosures
•Workshop Overview & Learning Objectives
Part 2: What Do We Mean by Disability?
•Conceptual Models of Disability
•Legal and Structural Definitions
Part 3: Access by Design & Recognizing Ableism
•Accessible and Universal Design
•Defining and Identifying Ableism
•Language and Representation
Part 4: Disability Identity and Culture
•Disability as Identity and Culture
•Identity-Affirming Practice
Part 5: Systemic Inequities & Professional Responsibility
•Systemic Inequities in Education, Housing, and Justice Systems
•Disability Justice Framework
•Scenario Discussion: The Systemic Barrier
Part 6: Building an Equitable and Inclusive Practice
•Principles for Inclusive and Empowerment-Oriented Practice
•Scenarios for Application
Part 7: Bringing It Together & Closing
•Scenario Discussion
•Synthesis and Core Principles
•Resources & Final Reflections
•Q&A
Completion Requirements
No partial credit is given for partial attendance.
Self-Study Completion Requirements
In order to receive a certificate of completion for this course participants must complete the following.
Please note all requirements can be found in your UBCE21 portal
- Watch the video(s) in it's entirety.
- After the training, take and pass the quiz with a score of 80% or higher. Participants have three chances to pass the quiz. You can access the quiz by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.
- After the training, complete the evaluation by clicking on the "Evaluation and Certificate" button for this course.
The certificate of completion will be immediately generated in your account upon completion of all course requirements. Certificates may be downloaded, printed, or left in your account.
Self-Study Equipment Requirements
Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds
Internet Connection
- A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)
Any questions about these requirements or other technical questions can be directed to sw-ce@buffalo.edu.
Self-Study Course Access
Upon successful registration of the course, including receipt of payment, you will be able to access the course materials.
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Self-Study Cancellation Policy
Self-Study Courses: Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by email and request a refund.