Breana Dickens

21 years of age. I am a social work major and senior at UNCP.

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

@drg4720sp17 Thank you for showing us a different way to learn. I've learned so much in this course!

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

@gabryelle001 I agree! This could be something we could work on in our careers at a macro level

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

@branchj046 Yes! This class was amazing and very informative

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

Lastly, I've learned to look at ppl as themselves rather than for what they can and cannot do #4720reflect

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

Person first language is important not only for this population but for all individuals! #4720reflect

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

Using Twitter to communicate in this course was very fun! I loved using this tool to learn & to connect with fellow classmates #4720reflect

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

This course has also taught me how prevelant the need is for advocates for this population #4720reflect

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

This course has given me insight on some of the struggles and experiences ppl with disabilities endure daily #4720reflect

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

Social workers must be the voice for this population to bring about awareness and change. 80% is a large number! #4720life

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

Having a disability should not determine if a person has the ability to care for another human being #4720life

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

I feel it is inhumane to seperate a parent from their child based on a disability #4720life

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

The LCA helps connects one's past and present, and helps plan their future. #4720life

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

The LCA allows one to take into consideration all factors that could affect the circumstances of individuals with disabilites #4720life

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

@NykeshaMatthews I agree! I also admire how he still spent time with her and helped her throughout the process. Her support team is amazing!

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

@pbt4720 I agree! sometimes people just need a little assistance getting exactly where they want to be

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

@NykeshaMatthews Her parents drive to make sure she had what she needed is the reason she's so intelligent.

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

Carly was able to control her surroundings through her new found communication. #4720pcp

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

Carly's ability to communicate proves that people with this disability are not incapable #4720pcp

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

Carly's parents are admirable for never giving up on her.
#4720pcp

[Breana Dickens @SocialWork0203]

Jeff's story is definitely inspiring! Not only does it allow him to be independent it's cost effective as well #4720pcp