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Still discriminated against after all these years
- Author:
- MORGAN Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Scope, December 1996, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action
The Disability Discrimination Act became law on 2 December. It has been met with deep suspicion and even outright hostility. Investigates the reactions of disabled people in Northern Ireland.
European laboratory for equal opportunities training
- Author:
- STONE Moira K.
- Journal article citation:
- Adults Learning, 8(2), October 1996, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Adult Continuing Education
Describes the background to the European Laboratory for equal opportunities training and gives the results of a feasibility study into the project.
Defensive weapon
- Authors:
- BURKE Beverley, DALRYMPLE Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.7.96, 1996, p.26.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Legislation is not only a primary tool for bringing about social and economic change, it is at the core of social work practice. The authors claim that instead of seeing the law as a restriction on the rights of clients, social workers can use legislation to challenge oppression.
The aims and purposes of HELIOS II
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 3(1), 1996, pp.51-52.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Describes the community action programme HELIOS II (1993-1996) which is being developed jointly by the European Commission and non-governmental organisations of each of the member states. The programme aims to promote equal opportunities for, and the integration of, disabled people.
Opportunity and discrimination in employment
- Authors:
- CHIU Sammy W.S., NGAN M.H.
- Journal article citation:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work, 6(2), September 1996, pp.70-86.
- Publisher:
- Times Academic
Discusses how older workers, especially women, have suffered higher rates of unemployment in Hong Kong. Elderly people are also marginalised in terms of wages and employment type. In promoting equal opportunity in the workplace for older people, education against prejudices, protective legislation and empowerment of elderly people are recommended.
Symbolic success
- Author:
- SEIDEL Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 17.7.96, 1996, pp.38-39.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Explains that help is at hand for nurses with disabilities who are having difficulties with employment and for employers keen to improve their equal opportunities policies.
Independent living: a good job
- Authors:
- BEYER Stephen, KILSBY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.2.96, 1996, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Careers are as vital to people with learning difficulties as to anyone else. The authors explain how supported employment can improve job prospects, wages and interaction with colleagues.
Discrimination: a guide to the relevant case law on race and sex discrimination and equal pay
- Author:
- RUBENSTEIN Michael
- Publisher:
- Eclipse Group
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 100p.
- Place of publication:
- London
From cradle to school: challenging racism in the early years
- Author:
- LANE Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Children UK, 9, Summer 1996, pp.4-5.
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
The Commission for Racial Equality has recently published a revised edition of its guide on early years services, 'From Cradle to School'. Looks at the issues behind the publication.
Human rights protection: lessons from history
- Authors:
- SPENCER Sarah, BYNOE Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Runnymede Bulletin, 299, December 1996, pp.2-4.
- Publisher:
- Runnymede Trust
The authors outline the reasons why the European Convention for Human Rights should be incorporated into British law and the implications this has for existing discrimination commissions - the Commission for Racial Equality and the Equal Opportunities Commission.