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Counselling People With Disabilities - alis
Explore these articles to discover important context, effective practices, and ways to collaborate with employers when providing career counselling to people with disabilities and disorders.
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Important Context

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Important Context for Counselling People With Disabilities and Disorders

Review how models of disability and related legislation have evolved and consider the barriers and challenges that people with disabilities, disorders, and disabling diseases still face.
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Tools and Resources

Resources for People with Disabilities

If you’re someone with a disability or work with someone with a disability, these resources can help.

Important Context for Counselling People With Developmental Disorders

Developmental disorders affect intellectual capacity and adaptive skills. Learn about different developmental disorders and the specific challenges they may pose.

Important Context for Counselling People With Learning Disorders

Find out about specific learning disorders, as well as barriers and challenges that clients in this group may face.

Important Context for Counselling People With Mental Health Disorders

Learn about the wide range of mental health disorders and the barriers and challenges that clients with these disorders may face.

Important Context for Counselling People With Physical and Neurological Conditions

Physical disabilities and neurological disorders and diseases most often relate to mobility, agility, pain, and sensory limitations. Learn about the effects of conditions in this broad category.

Effective Practices

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Effective Practices for Counselling People With Disabilities and Disorders

How can you help clients with disabilities, disorders, and disabling conditions achieve success? Explore the qualities, skills, and approaches that work best.
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Employment Counselling

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Employment Counselling for People With Disabilities and Disorders

Get practical advice on counselling clients with disabilities and disorders through their work search, including financial concerns, disclosure, and job accommodations.
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