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Summary of Valerie’s case:

In the case study Working With Individuals With Disabilities:  Valerie, the social worker treated Valerie as any other (able-bodied)  client. She listened to Valerie’s concerns and reasons for reaching out  and then created goals for them to work on and the most pressing issues  to address. The social worker describes a traumatizing memory for  Valerie, which brings insight to the conflicting position she is in. The  fact that Valerie was smart enough to make a plan and get herself out  of the abusive situation is definitely praise worthy in sessions. To  make sure Valerie knows her worth and celebrates the victories of her  decisions is part of a social worker’s job. This points out other  attributes and breaks her from any mold of being disabled. Valerie also  took it upon herself to reach out and get help for her depression and  anxiety on multiple occasions including this one. Also, recognizing the  struggles and allowing Valerie a safe place to discuss how she feels as  someone with some physical challenges in a world created for  non-disabled people, allowed Valerie to feel safe and confident and  recognize that while there are often challenges, they are not obstacles  she cannot over come, especially considering what she has already  overcome in her past.

  explanation of why our society has marginalized those with varying  abilities historically. Then, explain the role of social workers in  supporting clients with varying abilities (not limited to physical and  mental) while recognizing and honoring those clients' other identity  characteristics. Use specific examples from the case study in your  explanation. 

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