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Disability Justice and Other Concerns: The January Issue of Social Work Is Online

Social Work Blog

Here are some of the articles in this issue: Beyond Ramps, Curb Cuts, and Captions: A Call for Disability Justice in Social Work. Despite decades of advocacy, Disabled people continue to experience ableism—such as inaccessibility, stigma, and exclusion—in all realms of social work.

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Police opens investigation into abuse at mental health hospital revealed by BBC

Community Care

Meanwhile, the trust said it had suspended a number of staff pending investigation and commissioned an independent clinical review of the service, which experts interviewed for Panorama said had a “toxic culture” What did Panorama find? What is happening to people in inpatient care, 10 years on from Winterbourne View?

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Long COVID and the Implications for Social Work

inSocialWork

These disparities demand the attention of social work change agents, along with the inability or unwillingness of our government leaders to pass long COVID legislation, the lack of long COVID clinics, and the need for advocacy and education related to workplace accommodations, paid sick and family leave and expanded disability benefits.

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Mobile Crisis Intervention - Brenton Gicker and Chelsea Swift

Doin' The Work

Transcription services provided by FIU’s Disability Resource Center. . In this episode, I talk with Brenton Gicker and Chelsea Swift of CAHOOTS – Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets, a 24/7 mobile crisis intervention program of the White Bird Clinic in Eugene, Oregon. Support the podcast. Download transcript.

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September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month

Social Work Blog

and are the leading preventable cause of developmental disabilities. Alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) is supported by more than 30 years of research showing its effectiveness in reducing prenatal alcohol use and FASDs. These issues can include speech and language delays, hyperactivity, and vision problems.

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How does an Occupational Therapist work with autism?

Prosper Health Collective

OT’s work with people of all ages and through all stages of life, with varying physical, cognitive or psychological disabilities and conditions. They also work in a variety of settings, such as clinics, home, schools and the community, depending on the goals of the person they are working with.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change.