Assignment task: Working With Ableism and Lookism
For the topic this week, some of your fellow learners have created a presentation that contextualizes practice with clients impacted by ableism and lookism.
Each group member should post a link to the recording of the collaborative presentation and a list of all the learners in the group. Then, post a reflection on the process as well as other thoughts you have on the topics you would like to expand on.
Learners who did not create a presentation for this week's topic should view the recording and the reflections of the presenters. Then, use your post to discuss one or more of the following:
1. What are the key factors that need to be addressed when working with clients impacted by ableism and lookism?
2. What techniques could be used in practice to address or accommodate some of these factors?
3. What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of these different techniques?
4. Are there similarities among these groups?
5. Are there similarities between any of these groups and the groups you researched?
6. How would you incorporate the key factors and anti-oppressive practice into your plan for working with clients from these groups?