Article
Challenges, Barriers, and Opportunities: Social Workers With Disabilities and Experiences in Field Education
Journal of Social Work Education
(2018)
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of social work students with disabilities in field education. This qualitative inquiry used semistructured interviews exploring inclusion and accommodations in field education. The 15 participants were graduates of accredited BSW or MSW programs and reported one to five disabilities each. Four themes emerged: different experiences with visible versus invisible disability, confusion about accommodation, field as a learning opportunity regarding disability, and a sense of isolation being a social worker with a disability. This study provides information valuable to social work educators and field instructors regarding strategies for improving opportunities for students with disabilities as future social workers, aligning with the mission and values of the social work profession.
Disciplines
Publication Date
Winter December, 2018
DOI
10.1080/10437797.2018.1507365
Citation Information
Lisa Kiesel, Sharyn DeZelar and Elizabeth Lightfoot. "Challenges, Barriers, and Opportunities: Social Workers With Disabilities and Experiences in Field Education" Journal of Social Work Education (2018) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sharyn-dezelar/5/