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Vocational Rehabilitation
The Vocational Rehabilitation department is dedicated to supporting students who aspire to make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities, older persons, and offenders. This learning community will provide students opportunity to participate in study groups, social activities, professional conferences, and involvement in the Voc Rehab Club.
First Year Freshmen majoring in Vocational Rehabilitation
REHAB-101 Introduction to Rehabilitation (3 cr.)
An introduction to serving people with disabilities. Philosophy, history, legislation, concepts and processes, and careers in rehabilitation services.
AND
Basic concepts of physiological processes and anatomy of all organ systems of humans, based on dissection of a cat; embryological development.
This is a non residential learning community and is not linked to a resident hall or floor. On campus and commuter students welcome.
This learning community helps incoming students understand the field of vocational rehabilitation. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the biological, functional and interpersonal impact of a given disability on people.
As an LLC, we participate in a number of activities tailored to the needs of our students. This past year, for example, the LLC spent a day at the Minnesota Science Museum, learning about the world around us while getting to know each other better. Additionally, LLC students participated in the Dunn County Christmas is for Kids program. This coming year we plan to offer these activities again. In addition we plan on scheduling one or two "Movie Nights" were LLC students will get together to watch movies related to both disability and science.
We also strive to more effectively combine the strengths of both linked classes, with the aim of facilitating student learning. Students will complete one joint final project for both classes, termed the "illustrated novel". This short novel, similar to a graphic novel, will allow the student to create a case study of how a disability/disorder manifests itself in a patient.
As an LLC, we participate in a number of activities tailored to the needs of our students. This past year, for example, the LLC spent a day at the Minnesota Science Museum, learning about the world around us while getting to know each other better. Additionally, LLC students participated in the Dunn County Christmas is for Kids program. This coming year we plan to offer these activities again. In addition we plan on scheduling one or two "Movie Nights" were LLC students will get together to watch movies related to both disability and science.
We also strive to more effectively combine the strengths of both linked classes, with the aim of facilitating student learning. Students will complete one joint final project for both classes, termed the "illustrated novel". This short novel, similar to a graphic novel, will allow the student to create a case study of how a disability/disorder manifests itself in a patient.
Name: Kyle Kleist
Class: REHAB 101
Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy reading both fiction and nonfiction books, with my favorite author being Stephen King. I'm also a big sports fan and enjoy mostly football and basketball. I would truly consider myself a "die hard" Packer fan!
I am also an advocate for the civil rights of persons with disabilities. One of my main professional interest is following court cases and Department of Justice rulings that effect the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The most interesting thing I have done is: take part in a Disability Awareness march in Washington D.C. five years ago. As a person with a disability that uses a wheelchair, it was great to be part of a large demonstration. It was a blast to be part of a crowd of 50,000 and marching down the "mall" in Washington and then meeting with our various State elected Congressmen persons and Senators. It really felt like Democracy in action.
Name: Jen Grant, PhD
Class: Bio 132 (Human Biology)
Contact: grantje@uwstout.edu
Hobbies and Interests: When I'm not in the lab, or not writing, I enjoy being outdoors, immersed in nature. This can include but is not limited to: cross country skiing, hiking, and kayaking.
The most interesting thing I have done is: I've participated in major research projects on the relationship of protein expression in heart disease and also in multiple sclerosis.Community Profile
Number of Participants: TBD
Living Location: Not Applicable
Classes: BIO 132 and REHAB 101