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Danda - a brief history
- Author:
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- Journal article citation:
- New Bulletin, March 2008, p.16.
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
DANDA (Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association) is a user led charity formed for the relief of conditions such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Asperger's Syndrome and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This article provides a brief overview of the charities development and its work.
Why don't we care?
- Author:
- SIVAGNANAM Ruba
- Journal article citation:
- New Bulletin, September 2006, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
In July 2006 the Social Care and Health Inspectorates published a highly critical report revealing extensive institutional abuse and mistreatment in the care of people with learning disabilities in Cornwall. This article summaries some of the key findings of the report.
Work and disability: independent living after Incapacity Benefit
- Author:
- BRACE Chris
- Journal article citation:
- New Bulletin, 357, March 2006, pp.19-21.
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
The author discusses the government reforms in 'A New Deal for Welfare: Empowering People to Work' and looks at RADAR's comments on the proposals.
Who do disabled people think they are?
- Author:
- FLETCHER Agnes
- Journal article citation:
- New Bulletin, 355, November 2005, pp.19-21.
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
In 2004 the Disability Rights Commission commissioned some research questions which asked disabled people about the impact their condition had on them, what they feel and say about it and their attitudes towards disability discrimination and disability rights. The study highlighted three groups - the 'unaffected', the 'dealing', the 'hiding' and the 'bothered'. The article highlights the priorities for the Disability Rights Commission in terms of targeting its information and finding the right way to talk to people.