Chapter 8. Physical Challenges and Supportive Services

> 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.