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Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities: exploring challenges concerning its practical implementation
- Authors:
- ELIZONDO-URRESTARAZU Jone, et al
- Publisher:
- Equinet
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 46
- Place of publication:
- Brussels
This discussion paper aims at giving a comparative view of the main identified problematic issues in the field of reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities to serve as a resource and practical guide to equality bodies and other interested stakeholders. The provision of reasonable accommodation is contained in the right to be free from discrimination section of the CRPD. Mentioned in the introduction, reasonable accommodation is defined as “necessary and appropriate modification and adjustments not imposing a disproportionate or undue burden, where needed in a particular case, to ensure to persons with disabilities the enjoyment or exercise on an equal basis with others of all human rights and fundamental freedoms.” The report explores the difference between reasonable accommodation and accessibility; the scope of the duty of reasonable accommodation; and the responsibility for designing the reasonable accommodation measures (persons with disability vs. duty bearer) and procedural aspects. (Edited publisher abstract)
Autonomy, education and the rights of children with special and additional support needs and disabilities in England and Scotland: a new paradigm?
- Authors:
- RIDDELL Sheila, HARRIS Neville, DAVIDGE Gail
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 43(1), 2021, pp.42-59.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Legislation enacted in 2014 in England and 2016 in Scotland attempts to boost the rights of children and young people with special and additional support needs in the context of education, particularly with regard to opportunities for their participation in decision-making and local planning, with governments in both nations claiming that the new measures place the UK at the forefront internationally on this issue. There are, however, key differences in the respective nations’ legislation and policy, as well as similarities, which the article explores. Using case studies, it then examines the central issues arising in each jurisdiction in the practical realisation of the relevant rights. The article concludes with a comparative discussion of the recognition of children’s autonomy in the context of education in the two nations, highlighting gaps between rhetoric and reality. (Edited publisher abstract)
Laying or delaying the groundwork? a critical framing analysis of Australia’s National Disability Strategy from an implementation planning perspective
- Authors:
- MELLIFONT Damian, SMITH-MERRY Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 31(7), 2016, pp.929-947.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
National disability strategy implementation is challenging. Competing needs and interests of government and different stakeholders mean that implementation is rarely straightforward. This study undertakes a critical framing analysis of publically available responses to the draft implementation plan for Australia’s National Disability Strategy (2010–2014) provided by five peak disability organisations. The authors seek to understand the frames that peak bodies advocate in order to further the interests of people experiencing disability while mapping these against the broader Australian disability policy context and good policy practice more generally. The research reveals that the peak bodies promote frames which focus on consistency, responsibility, resourcing, inclusivity, co-production, innovation, leadership, accountability and language. In relation to these frames, the final government implementation plan demonstrates a shift in which process-related frames of resourcing and innovation are incorporated into the plan while the other predominantly actor-oriented frames are excluded and thus represented as natural and incontestable. (Edited publisher abstract)
Lifting the lid on Disabled People Against Cuts
- Author:
- WILLIAMS-FINDLAY Robert
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 26(6), 2011, pp.773-778.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Disabled people in Britain have been a target under the Coalition Government’s austerity measures. This article reports upon the campaign group Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) which was formed by a small group of disabled people after the first mass protest against the austerity cuts and their impact on disabled people held in Birmingham, England in October 2010. DPAC locates itself within the mainstream anti-cuts movement, and as a consequence faces the challenge of addressing the ideological and practical issues surrounding the re-construction of the ‘disabled’ identity in relation to its allies and government policies. The founders of DPAC believe disabled people are currently disabled by systems, structures and services that either fail to meet or inadequately meet their needs, but the reduction in public expenditure at national and local levels, the removal of services, the destruction of jobs and communities will only result in greater hardship and social exclusion. They oppose all cuts because they impact upon disabled and non-disabled people’s ability to bring about a just and inclusive society. The campaigning undertaken by DPAC also includes the recognition that the struggle UK disabled people are engaged in is about having control over their life and self-determination.
Supported internships: factsheet
- Author:
- PREPARING FOR ADULTHOOD
- Publisher:
- Preparing for Adulthood
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Bath
A supported internship is a programme of study based primarily at an employer’s premises. They are designed to better enable young disabled people to achieve sustainable paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need for the workplace. For the young person, the internship should contribute to their long-term career goals and fit with their working capabilities. For the employer, the internship must meet a real business need; with the potential of a paid job at the end of the programme of study should the intern meet the required standard. This factsheet explains what a supported internship is, the policy surrounding them, and how to set one up. It includes some cases examples of supported internships provided by Employment Works, a supported internship project in Surrey in partnership with 4 colleges, local employers, and specialist employment service EmployAbility.
Disability and universal credit
- Authors:
- ROYSTON Sue, ROYSTON Sam
- Publisher:
- Citizen's Advice
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- London
From October 2013 the Government will begin the process of transforming the welfare system, combining a number of different key benefits into ‘universal credit.’ Under the new system, financial support for some groups of disabled people will be much lower than current support available for people in the same circumstances. This briefing note provides a background to the changes that are being introduced. It also outlines a set of 5 ‘scenarios’ showing how financial support for the families of children and adults affected by a disability is likely to change following the introduction of universal credit. These scenarios have been chosen to reflect the range of key changes affecting households. This publication also calls for disabled people and carers of disabled people to complete an online questionnaire about how the changes in financial support are likely to impact on them. Results from this questionnaire will be reported in a review of the impact of universal credit on households which include disabled people which is due to be published in September 2012.
Fulfilling potential: working together to enable disabled people to fulfil their potential and have opportunities to play a full role in society: a discussion document
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office for Disability Issues
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office for Disability Issues
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In December 2011, the UK government announced a discussion with disabled people to gather suggestions for a new cross-government disability strategy. The Government’s ambition is to enable disabled people to fulfil their potential and have opportunities to play a full role in society. To realise this ambition, we want to tackle barriers to realising aspirations and individual control, as well as change attitudes and behaviour towards disabled people. The new strategy will build on previous strategic thinking, including the Life Chances report, the Independent Living Strategy and the Roadmap 2025, as well as the UK’s commitment to the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People. The discussion exercise ran until Monday 12 March 2012 with the ODI receiving over 500 responses from individuals, disability organisations and contributions from events across the UK. Emerging themes from the exercise were discussed at an event attended by disabled people, disabled people’s organisations, and officials from across Government, the outcomes of which are published separately.
UK initial report on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office for Disability Issues
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office for Disability Issues
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 123p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report describes how the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (‘the Convention’) is being implemented in the UK. It states that the UK approach is to build on a strong existing legislative and policy framework to deliver the Government’s commitment to equality for disabled people. The Government’s ambition is to remove barriers to create opportunities for disabled people to fulfil their potential and be fully participating members of society. This is reflected in Government support for the Convention both at home and abroad where the UK calls upon States that have not yet signed and ratified the Convention to do so as soon as they are able. The UK believes that the Convention is an important and necessary statement of the rights that all disabled people have and must be able to exercise. The UK has focused strongly on making practical differences for disabled people, and raising awareness of the issues they face. Progress is being made across a broad front. The UK is determined to ensure that communities are empowered to take the best decisions for the local circumstances of disabled people, and that the resource and expertise of communities is brought to bear to improve equality of opportunity.
Getting in, staying in and getting on: disability employment support fit for the future
- Authors:
- SAYCE Liz, GREAT BRITAIN. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 150p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report suggests changes to government policy in order to support disabled people to work in any role in any sector by doubling the numbers of people able to use Access to Work. It suggests raising the overall numbers securing specialist disability employment support to 100,000 within existing resources. This would be achieved by ensuring government funding is spent where it can have most impact, by better partnership working to maximise the contribution of government, employers, service providers and disabled people themselves; and by reducing the costs of assessments, driving down costs of services and equipment, encouraging suppliers to compete, empowering employees and employers to have far easier access to information, peer support and cost-effective solutions. Government-funded support would be focused on the person and their employer, not the facility, so disabled people can use that support in whatever type of employment they pursue.
Sickness, disability and work: breaking the barriers: a synthesis of findings across OECD countries
- Author:
- ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- Publisher:
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 165p.
- Place of publication:
- Paris
This report highlights an apparent paradox; why is it that the average health status is improving, yet large numbers of people of working age are leaving the workforce to rely on long-term sickness and disability benefits? This report, the last in the OECD series Sickness, Disability and Work: Breaking the Barriers, pulls together the project’s findings and explores the possible factors behind this paradox. It highlights the roles of institutions and policies and concludes that higher expectations and better incentives for the main actors (workers, employers, doctors, public agencies and service providers) are crucial. Based on a review of good and bad practices across OECD countries, this report suggests a series of major reforms are needed to promote employment of people with health problems. The report examines a number of critical policy choices between: tightening inflows and raising outflows from disability benefit, and promoting job retention and new hiring of people with health problems. It questions the need for distinguishing unemployment and disability as two distinct contingencies, emphasises the need for a better evidence base, and underlines the challenges for policy implementation.