After reading this chapter, you should be able to
1. Identify three main categories of physical and mental challenges, and types of
disabilities within those categories.
2. Understand the importance of stigma in the lives of people with physical and
mental challenges.
3. Distinguish between Americans’ historical and current views of physical and
mental challenges.
4. Identify federal policies relevant to people living with physical and mental
challenges.
5. Understand why people with physical and mental challenges and developmental
disabilities are more likely to experience disparities in health and health care.
6. Articulate social work roles and careers related to people with physical, mental
and developmental challenges.