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Supporting self advocacy: a report of two conferences held in June and September 1989 at the King's Fund Centre
- Editor:
- WHITTAKER Andrea
- Publisher:
- Kings Fund
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 60p.,illus.,list of orgs.,biblio
- Place of publication:
- New Romney
Contains contributions by people with learning difficulties and by people working in supportive roles. Provides information and practical ideas.
Unlocking the future: developing new lifestyles with people who have complex disabilities
- Editors:
- McINTOSH Barbara, WHITTAKER Andrea
- Publisher:
- King's Fund Centre
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 212p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores ways in which services need to change to provide people with learning difficulties and very high support needs with lifestyles based on their own wishes and needs. Provides practical guidance for providing person centred services that will result in a better quality of life for users. Includes chapters on:planning; communication; health care in the community; education; transition to adulthood; supported employment; leisure; day care; managing changes in lifestyle; measuring progress; and care management and planning circles.
Days of change: a practical guide to developing better day opportunities with people with learning difficulties
- Editors:
- McINTOSH Barbara, WHITTAKER Andrea
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 303p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide on ways of integrating adults with learning difficulties into the community. Aimed at managers, commissioners, providers and anyone else who has an interest in improving opportunities for people with learning difficulties. Includes chapters on: strategic planning and commissioning; creating inclusive communities; keeping users central; planning for individuals; involving parents and families; moving towards adulthood; supported employment; access to continuing education; making it happen for people with complex disabilities; health care in the community; from hospital to community; finance; staff development; and transport.