Respecting Choice: Disability, Ethics, and Human Flourishing
An insightful conversation on how we define, understand, and support disability in healthcare and community services—now available as a one-hour continuing education course.
A Conversation on the Medical and Social Models of Care
The same discussion with Dr. Sara Chan and Dr. Dan Haggerty is offered on our course portal as A Conversation on the Medical and Social Models of Care—examining ethical foundations, autonomy, dignity, and what it means to support human flourishing in daily support work.
NAB/NCERS Approved
1 Continuing Education Hour
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 1 total participant hour by NAB/NCERS—approval #20261208-1-A117200-DL
This program is approved by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards. For additional information, contact NAB at 1120 20th St., NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036, (202)712-9040, or https://www.nabweb.org/home.
Now available on-demand
NAB/NCERS • 1 CE hour
A Conversation on the Medical and Social Models of Care
From the “Respecting Choice” webinar with Dr. Sara Chan and Dr. Dan Haggerty
You will be redirected to our course portal to complete enrollment.
Course at a glance
About This Course
Ethical foundations beneath daily support work—and why they matter
This one-hour continuing education course brings together two leading philosophers to examine the ethical foundations beneath daily support work—and why they matter.
Dr. Sara Chan and Dr. Dan Haggerty explore the medical and social models of disability, how each framework influences autonomy, dignity, and therapeutic decision-making, and what it truly means to support human flourishing. The conversation moves from theory into practice: how do professionals honor individual choice when goals shift? How do you navigate decisions for someone who cannot speak for themselves?
Whether you work in direct support, healthcare, advocacy, or administration, this webinar offers a grounded, thought-provoking lens for the ethical questions that come up every day on the job.
What you'll take away:
- A working understanding of medical and social models of disability
- Practical frameworks for respecting autonomy and individual choice
- Ethical guidance for complex decision-making scenarios
What You'll Explore
Disability models, ethical frameworks, and practical applications for community and clinical care
Medical & Social Models
Understand two influential frameworks that shape how professionals approach care, autonomy, and therapeutic intervention.
Individual Choice & Autonomy
Learn how respecting individual preferences and moving between models based on personal goals supports human flourishing.
Ethical Decision-Making
Explore situations where individuals cannot speak for themselves and the role of direct support professionals in guiding decisions.
Who Should Take This Course
Built for roles that face ethical questions in disability supports every day
Direct Support Professionals
Frontline staff balancing safety, choice, and documentation
Healthcare Professionals
Clinicians navigating ethical tradeoffs in care
Advocates & Activists
Champions promoting self-direction and inclusion
Administration
Leaders shaping policy and culture around choice
Ethicists & Researchers
Scholars studying disability, autonomy, and moral practice
Meet Your Speakers
Philosophers bridging theory and practice for disability services
Dr. Sara Chan
Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Disability
Expert in philosophical perspectives on disability, specializing in how we define and understand disability across different contexts and frameworks.
Dr. Dan Haggerty
Professor of Philosophy and Ethics
Dr. Daniel Haggerty is a philosopher specializing in moral psychology, emotion, and virtue theory. His work focuses on how ethical character and real-world context shape moral decision-making across professions, including healthcare, finance, and business.
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