Disability Inclusion in Practice: Fostering Empowerment and Equity for Helping Professionals, 09/12/2025, Self-Study More info »
Disability Inclusion in Practice: Fostering Empowerment and Equity for Helping Professionals (Live Online)
Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.
Total Credits: 3.5 NYSED LMSW & LCSW CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 NYSED LMHC CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 NYSED LMFT CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 NYSED LCAT CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 NYSED PSY CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 UB Continuing Medical Education, 3.5 UB NYS Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistants, 3.5 UB NYS Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistants, 3.25 ASWB ACE approved continuing education, 3.5 UBSW - NYS OASAS
- Average Rating:
- 29
- Categories:
- Cultural Humility | Disability
- Trainer:
- Eric Deutsch, J.D., Ph.D.
- Course Levels:
- Beginning
- Duration:
- 3.5 hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Format:
- Live Online
Description
Course Format
Live interactive webinar: Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion by unmuting and directly asking questions or through the chat feature in Zoom.
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.
Registration
Registration open until: 9/12/25
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: 3.5 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: 3.5 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: 3.5 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: 3.5 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: 3.5 Live Online
ACCREDITATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CERTIFICATION: The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 Live Online (Webinar) contact hours: 3.5 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 Live Online (Webinar) contact hours: 3.5
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 3.25 continuing education credits.
NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 3.5 hours for CPP & CPS Initial Hours in Section 1; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal Hours.
Handouts
Disability Inclusion Timed Agenda (2.9 KB) | Download |
Disability Inclusion 3-slides per page (3.9 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Disability Inclusion 2-slides per page (5.9 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Disability Inclusive Practice - Desk Reference (3.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Disability Inclusion References (200.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools | 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.
Equipment Requirements
Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds OR access to a phone to call in to the Zoom room.
Strongly Encouraged Hardware
- Webcam or mobile device with a camera for interacting in course activities.
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.
Online Course Access
Upon successful registration of the course you will be able to access the course materials.
How do I test my system / access the online training?
To access the program, please log into your account. Please plan to log in 10 minutes prior to the start time. Click on the Launch Webinar button next to the program title. You will enter the room with your microphone muted and your camera off. For the best experience, please leave these settings as is unless instructed otherwise.
How do I access the course materials
To download course materials, log into your account. Under the course name click on the blue Handouts button.
For some trainings, the course handouts may not be available until the morning of the program.
Completion Requirements
No partial credit is given for partial attendance.
Live Online 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.
- Attend the entire course. Zoom attendance is used to verify viewing requirements. Zoom can take up to 48 hours to confirm attendance. Participation in small group activities is required.
- Respond and participate in at least 75% of the poll questions.
- 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.
Agenda
1:00 - 1:20 pm: Opening & Narrative
•Why Disability & Equity Matter in This Room
•Narrative and Disclosures
•Workshop Overview & Learning Objectives
1:20 - 1:35 pm: What Do We Mean by Disability?
•Conceptual Models of Disability
•Legal and Structural Definitions
1:35 - 2:00 pm: Access by Design & Recognizing Ableism
•Accessible and Universal Design
•Defining and Identifying Ableism
•Language and Representation
2:00 - 2:35 pm: Disability Identity and Culture
•Disability as Identity and Culture
•Identity-Affirming Practice
2:35 - 2:45 pm: Break
2:45 - 3:20 pm: Systemic Inequities & Professional Responsibility
•Systemic Inequities in Education, Housing, and Justice Systems
•Disability Justice Framework
•Scenario Discussion: The Systemic Barrier
3:20 - 4:00 pm: Building an Equitable and Inclusive Practice
•Principles for Inclusive and Empowerment-Oriented Practice
•Scenarios for Application
4:00 - 4:05 pm: Break
4:05 - 4:30 pm: Bringing It Together & Closing
•Scenario Discussion
•Synthesis and Core Principles
•Resources & Final Reflections
•Q&A
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation Policy:
Live (In-Person, Online, and Hybrid) Trainings
The cancellation and refund policy below applies to individual courses. If you purchased multiple courses at one time they may be subject to individual processing fees. Participants can make payment or refund inquiries by contacting the Office of Continuing Education by phone 716-829-5844 or by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu. Standard business hours for the Office of Continuing Education are Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm. Any requests made outside of these days and times will default to the next business day.
Up to 3 CEs/Contact Hours
- Up to 30 days prior to the training date refund will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card in the full payment amount OR (2) a refund to the original method of payment minus a $15 processing fee
- 29 days to 2 days prior to the training date refund will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card minus a $15 processing fee OR (2) a refund to the original method of payment minus a $25 processing fee
- 24 hours or less prior to the training no gift cards or refunds will be issued
3.25 - 5.75 CEs/Contact Hours
- Up to 30 days prior to the training date refund will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card in the full payment amount OR (2) a refund to the original method of payment minus a $25 processing fee
- 29 days to 2 days prior to the training date refunds will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card minus a $25 processing fee OR (2) a refund of 50% to original method of payment
- 24 hours or less prior to the training no gift cards or refunds will be issued
6-11.75 CEs/Contact Hours
- Up to 30 days prior to the training date refund will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card in the full payment amount OR (2) a refund to the original method of payment minus a $50 processing fee
- 29 days to 2 days prior to the training date refunds will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card minus a $50 processing fee OR (2) a refund of 50% to original method of payment
- 24 hours or less prior to the training no gift cards or refunds will be issued
12 or more CEs/Contact Hours
- Up to 60 days prior to the training date refund will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card in the full payment amount OR (2) a refund to the original method of payment minus a $50 processing fee
- 59 to 6 days prior to the training date refund will be issued in the form of (1) a gift card minus a $50 processing fee OR (2) a refund of 50% to original method of payment
- 5 days or less prior to the training No gift cards or refunds will be issued
- Visit ubswce.ce21.com and refer to the "CEs/Contact Hours" tab on the respective training page to confirm the number of approved CEs/Contact Hours. There may be instances where a special workshop has additional cancellation rules that will be stated in the workshop description.
Cancellation of Group Purchases
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Cancellations of more than 5 staff members will incur the following additional fees:
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More than 30 days in advance will incur an additional 5% fee.
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Less than 30 days but more than 15 days in advance will incur an additional 10% fee.
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Less than 15 days will incur an additional 20% fee.
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Online Self-Study Training
- Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by phone or email and request a refund for an online course.
Gift Cards
Gift cards can be used as payment toward future trainings. Gift cards never expire.
Loyalty Reward Points
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- Participants who request a refund on a purchase paid for with Loyalty Reward Points will have those rewards credited back to their account within 5 business days of the refund being processed.
Substitute Attendance
If a registered participant is unable to attend a training and would like another individual to attend in their place the Office of Continuing Education must be called or emailed at least one full business day before the training. Substitution decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Check Refund
Any refund requests for a check payment may take up to 4 weeks to process.
UB Cancelled Trainings
- If the Office of Continuing Education cancels a training, participants will be notified via email and refunds will be paid in full.
- Please be aware that if the University at Buffalo is closed trainings and workshops may still be taking place.
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Additional questions and support?
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