SHARE WITH STUDENTS: Fall 2023 DHD 206 “Disability, Urban Planning, and Geography”

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Seats still available in DHD 206: Disability, Urban Planning, and Geography  for Fall 2023

If your students are looking for an exciting elective or an Understanding U.S. Society gen ed, DHD 206 is a suitable introduction to Disability and Human Development for students at any level. No previous knowledge of DHD is necessary.

Course Description: As communities and organizations emerge from the pandemic looking for new paths forward, urban planning is more important than ever. DHD 206 explores disability inclusion in city planning. Students are introduced to disability within an urban planning context to study the inclusivity of cities and city building processes. The course reviews important aspects of disability and geography, such as disability representation in maps, geographic concepts of accessibility, and participatory mapping. Students delve into
applied urban planning practices and policies related to disability and transportation, housing, and community and economic development. Students will come away with a greater understanding of how urban planning policies and practices shape the experience of disability and hold
potential for building inclusive cities