Resources

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Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates: A Workbook for Undergraduate Interns in the Human Services Field

by
Abigail O. Akande
Michael B. Lavetsky
Stacey Conway

This textbook is a comprehensive and sequential guide designed specifically for undergraduate students entering internships in the human services field and for the faculty serving as their internship supervisors. With a strong focus on career development and self-exploration, it builds understanding of the theoretical knowledge and core competencies needed for practical, clinical experience in a variety of human services positions such as rehabilitation, social work, case management, counseling, and criminal justice.

By targeting the career exploration content that is vital in the experience of undergraduates who are seeking professions in such a broad human services field, it will be essential reading for students at this level. It is also a valuable resource for internship or practicum instructors in undergraduate programs, with a focus on rehabilitation, human services, social work, psychology, criminal justice, and other related helping fields.

"Being Heumann: An unrepentant memoir of a disability rights activist"

by Judith Heumann

One of the most influential disability rights activists in US history tells her personal story of fighting for the right to receive an education, have a job, and just be human.

A story of fighting to belong in a world that wasn't built for all of us and of one woman's activism—from the streets of Brooklyn and San Francisco to inside the halls of Washington—Being Heumann
recounts Judy Heumann's lifelong battle to achieve respect, acceptance, and inclusion in society.

Candid, intimate, and irreverent, Judy Heumann's memoir about resistance to exclusion invites readers to imagine and make real a world in which we all belong.

Also, check out the archive of Judy's podcast episodes.

"Not far from the truth"

by Ajabeyang Amin

A book with 10 short stories…

Eme is fighting to stay content being single.

Thabiti is dealing with divorce.

Nkamji’s fear of his African parents is making him anxious.

Aunty Agi teaches her goddaughter how to apply the Bible.

Nanyamka is an older adult battling discrimination in higher education.

Seye’s wrestle with his Christian faith, as an African man in America, takes him back to his loving relationship with his father.

And there are all the other characters who show us that when we have challenges, we need God, time, community, and sometimes professional counseling.

Teen challenges: Substance addiction

by Donna B. McKinney

Content Consultant - Dr. Abigail Akande

This book explores addiction to different substances, ranging from alcohol and nicotine to marijuana, opioids, and other illegal drugs. The title also examines treatment options available to overcome addiction. Features include a glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Global Disability Directory

Disability Support International (DSI) is a program working to build and maintain an online directory to better inform & connect those working in the disability sector and those needing help, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

If you'd like your international disability or rehabilitation-related organization, service, or resource listed here, please contact us at info@akandeconsulting.com.