Search results for ‘Publisher:"community connecting"’ Sort:
Results 1 - 2 of 2
A life more ordinary
- Author:
- SOAVE Vivien
- Journal article citation:
- Community Connecting, 17, November 2008, pp.13-15.
- Publisher:
- Community Connecting
Presents the story of Donna, who has severe learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Living in residential care since the age of 13, Donna finally got a key to her home at the age of 43. It is a classic example of the power of personalisation, but also a struggle to get some of the more old-fashioned care providers to embrace its principles.
Employment: John's story...
- Author:
- ROLLS Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Connecting, 5, Summer 2006, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Community Connecting
United Response is a national charity which offers skilled care and support to adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs across England. In this article the author describes the work that United Response has undertaken to support John, an adult with learning disabilities, into paid employment.