Social work in the field of disability legal facets, enhanced roles and future implications in Indian scenario

Pages: 487-489
Fahim Ul Hassan, Jayakumar C., and K. Sekar (Department of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health & Neuroscience, Bengalur Karnataka)

Social work values to maximize the well-being of individuals with disabilities by advocating for their human rights, facilitating their empowerment and enabling them to achieve their needs and aspirations in a dignified manner. Literature has highlighted the profession still has a lot to achieve in the area of disability, especially in the Indian scenario. The article examines the theoretical underpinning, contemporary progressive legislation, enhanced role and future implications for social work practice in the area of disablement. The article implies integration of life span perspective and intersectoral approach in social work practice to achieve more efficient, effective and sustainable health outcomes in the area of disabilities.