Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies

Published: 2013-01-15

Abstract:

Description (from Wiley):

Invaluable guidance and advice for creating positive change in social policy.

Edited by a team of renowned experts, Connecting Social Welfare Policy to Fields of Practice features contributions from leaders in this field providing a variety of perspectives on different topics. This visionary guide equips social workers to proactively engage in policy practice to influence specific policies.

Reference:

Gilson, S.F., & DePoy, E. (2013). Explanatory Legitimacy and Disjuncture: A Multidimensional Model for Disability Policy Development and Analysis. In K. M. Sowers (Series Ed.) I. Colby (Vol. Ed.), Comprehensive handbook of social work and social welfare: Vol 4. Social policy and policy practice (2nd ed.) (pp. 113-132). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.