law5dal disability and the law
DISABILITY AND THE LAW
LAW5DAL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
People with disabilities encounter significant inequity and discrimination as they seek to exercise their rights as equal citizens to participate in society and access services and community facilities. In this subject, students will evaluate the effectiveness of the international and Australian legal frameworks aimed to establish, protect and support the exercise of rights for people with disabilities. The organising frame for the subject are the rights embedded in the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the legal mechanisms for their enactment in Australia.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDarren O'Donovan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in: Master of Advanced Disability Practice (HMADPO)Graduate Diploma in Advanced Disability Practice (HGADPO)Graduate Certificate in Advanced Disability Practice (HCADPO)Juris Doctor (LMJD) Master of Laws (LMLAW)
Co-requisitesN/A
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
A quantum leap towards social rights for people with intellectual disabilities
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBigby, C., & O Donovan, D
Year2018
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PublisherSydney: Federation Press
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Restoring voice to people with cognitive disabilities. Realising the right to equal recognition before the law.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorArnstein-Kerslake, A.
Year2017
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PublisherCambridge University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDarren O'Donovan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Ten 15.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Agency Infographic (equivalent to 1800-words)The infographic will demonstrate the different agencies and their comparison. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Human Rights Essay (2,000-word equivalent)Select one group of people with disabilities and consider the effectiveness that one aspect of their human rights are protected or furthered by a selected piece of Australian legislation. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
NDIS Plan Appeal (2,000-word equivalent)Select a scenario and prepare an appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) to appeal for a change to a plan developed by the NDIS for a person with cognitive disability. Sections of the NDIS legislation used in the appeal are to be made explicit. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO4, SILO5 |