disability

General Studies 420: Disability & Society

SDSU: McClure

Assignment #4: GS 420 Project

Purpose: Students will further explore disability topics by choosing a project of interest. All assignments are required to follow the expectations for assignment completion listed in the syllabus. It is each student’s responsibility to review the syllabus for course grading policy. The following options are available:

1.) Interviews - See following two pages for descriptions and sample interview questions

2.) Agency Visitation

This project involves research, visitation, and write-up of a community resource available for people with disabilities. Agencies not presented in class are preferred. The full 3-5 page report must include the following information:

· The name, address, and a phone number of the agency, a contact person, and a brief description of the organization.

· Discuss the services provided and funding sources.

· Your personal opinion of this agency.

· Please indicate whether or not this agency uses volunteers. If so, would they be interested in utilizing GS 420 students.

· Relate the agency’s services to information from text or class.

· List website information

3.) Book Review

This project involves researching and reading a book, preferably an autobiography, or book that deals with current policy/issues on people with disabilities. A creative presentation of the book is required. A Power Point presentation, Poster board, 3-D display, mobile, collage, etc. A one-two-page summary (double spaced) of the book with author and publication information is to be uploaded on Blackboard. Also, please relate the information from the book to information from textbook or class material.

*If choosing a PowerPoint format you will upload your ppt on blackboard. If for any reason the file is too large and will not go through, email the instructor

4.) Other

The purpose of this assignment is to allow students to further explore the issues and personal experiences of people with disabilities. A full 3-5 page report must be completed and uploaded for full credit. There are many options available for GS 420 students in the community. A hands-on approach is preferred when selecting this choice for a special project. It might include hours spent over and above your required community service with a specific focus. Other options include: conferences, meetings, fundraising, attendance at events involving disability issues, researching technology, etc. The professor must approve “Other options”.