Disability, Law and Society

Course Code: 
DBST2000

In this course, students will be introduced to how the legislative environment is being shaped to improve the social, political and economic landscape for persons with disabilities. Students will learn of the different international, regional and local treaties and legislation that have been formulated to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. Specifically, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Declaration of Petion Ville, the Kingston Accord and the Disabilities Act of 2014 will be thoroughly interrogated. This course fits within the developmental imperatives of the Caribbean and will contribute to the benefit of the students and Caribbean societies, and improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities.

Semester: 
Semester 1
Semester 2
Pre-Requisites: 
DBST1000 or SOCI1002
Department: 
Centre for Disability Studies