| A keen understanding of the following disability-related concepts and practices separates a VR counselor from others in the counseling profession. For some, this information will be familiar. For those new to the field, we hope it will round out your understanding of the principles that guide our practice. Specifically, we will address principles related to:
Let's begin with attitude. The most significant barrier for people with disabilities is the attitudes of those without disabilities. As VR counselors, we must understand this psychosocial phenomenon to model the way and educate others. First, though, we must confront our own misconceptions about disability. By doing so, we break down the myths that separate us from one another. We discover that we are more alike than different. To illustrate my point, I'm going to tell you a story... |