Human Rights Syllabi: Institute of International Studies, University of California, Berkeley

Amnesty International USA Resource Notebook: Syllabi for the College Classroom

 

McMaster University

Theme School International Justice and Human Rights


Human Rights and Disability/Human Rights Learning Problems

Winter Session 1998 - TSIJHR 3I03 -Wednesday 6:30 - 9:30 pm - OT/PT Building T-16, Room 131 Mary Tremblay


Prepared by: Dr. Mary Tremblay PhD, O.T. (C)
Associate Professor
School of Rehabilitation Science
E-mail: tremblay@mcmaster.ca
Phone: 525-9140, Ext. 27822
Copyright 1998. Canada

Case # 6. Edward and Alice Albee

Edward and Alice have been trying for several years to have children. Alice is now pregnant and the results of a genetic screening test have indicated that the child may have spinal bifida. They are now pondering what they should do.

Some sample issues:

Consider how you would approach this case if you were:

Would you response change if screening indicated another disability?

Suggested Resources:

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