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Accessible information reconceived
- Author:
- OLDREIVE Warren
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 14(5), September/October 2014, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The authors discuss the provision of accessible information to people with learning disabilities.They illustrate the importance of considering issues other than format, and argue that it should be a holistic person-centred process if it is to be truly effective. This process should begin by understanding what the person needs to understand and how much detail is required. There is also a need to agree and set information targets which outline what a person should be able to understand at a given point. As well as being written in an accessible way, the information should also be available when required. Involving people in developing material will also increase the chances of success. (Publisher abstract)
Oxleas “can you understand it?” group
- Author:
- CAN YOU UNDERSTAND IT GROUP
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 8(4), 2014, pp.268-270.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper describes the development and work of the “Can you understand it?” group, which supports services in developing accessible information for people with intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach: Members describe their experiences of working with the “Can you understand it?” group. Findings: Group members found the group to be a positive experience. They report that they have supported a range of services in making information easier for people with intellectual disabilities to understand. Originality/value: This paper reinforces the importance of making information accessible to people with intellectual disabilities and that people with intellectual disabilities themselves should be involved in the process to assure quality. (Edited publisher abstract)
The mental maze
- Author:
- SHRUBB Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 14(3), May/June 2014, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on the issue that although people with learning disabilities are more prone to experiencing mental ill health than the general population, many struggle to access the help they need. (Edited publisher abstract)
"Advocacy is for the people": research into the impact of independent advocacy on the lives of older people
- Author:
- BOCIOAGA Andreea
- Publisher:
- Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- ii, 35
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report aims to investigate the impact of independent advocacy on the lives of older advocacy partners. The study is based on qualitative data and it explores people’s perspectives of advocacy. 13 interviews were conducted at 7 different advocacy organisations across Scotland. The findings, which draw on interviews with the advocacy partners and previous literature, suggest that: advocacy can help older people maintain their independence – the support participants had accessed helped them to regain control over their own lives and situations, either by finding new accommodation, making complaints or dealing with the services around them; advocacy can help older people access relevant information and address any power imbalance - participants credited advocacy with helping them access the information they needed in order to make informed choices, challenge the status quo and achieve their goals; advocacy helps safeguard the rights of older people; for those older people suffering from a (perceived or actual) physical or cognitive impairment advocacy can offer vital support when dealing with official matters - some of the participants reported on how their advocate helped them make sense of official documents and ensured that their views were heard when raising an issue with statutory or non-statutory agencies or when making a complaint; advocacy makes the advocacy partners feel valued and listened to, improved their confidence and contributed to reduced stress when dealing with difficult issues. (Edited publisher abstract)
"Without advocacy I'd probably be dead": research into the impact of independent advocacy on the lives of people experiencing learning disabilities
- Author:
- VAJTA ENGSTROM Karin
- Publisher:
- Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- ii, 27
The aim of this report is to investigate the impact of independent advocacy from the view of people with learning disabilities. The study is based on qualitative data from 12 interviews conducted at 5 different advocacy organisations across Scotland. In addition, interviews with a family member as well as two advocacy workers and two advocacy coordinators took place in order to contextualise the findings further. The findings are drawn from the interviews with people with learning disabilities and comprise the following themes: independent advocacy as a unique and irreplaceable support; soft outcomes as key ‘side effects’ of advocacy – feeling listened to, increase confidence, wellbeing and self-esteem; and the relationship with the advocates as network of support. The study highlights that despite these benefits, access is still an issue and independent advocacy support is not always as available as it should be. (Edited publisher abstract)