At home in the community?: promoting the social inclusion of people with a learning disability living in supported accommodation: easy read version

Authors:
COLLINS Suzanne, McCONKEY Roy
Publisher:
Triangle Housing Association; University of Ulster
Publication year:
2007
Pagination:
12p.
Place of publication:
Ballymoney

This report highlights the social exclusion of people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland. This  study, funded by the Big Lottery Fund, details the extent of social isolation experienced by tenants in various forms of supported accommodation provided by a range of agencies throughout Northern Ireland.   Many have no friends outside of the place where they live and much of their time is spent within the home.

Subject terms:
learning disabilities, social isolation, social exclusion, supported housing;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
Northern Ireland

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