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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 Subscriber Network
- Author:
- MARKS Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 6(4), October 2001, pp.7-11.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Discusses the work of the Subscriber Network, which is open to providers of services for people with learning disabilities in the East Kent area of England and is part of the University Affiliated Programmes (UAP) established jointly by the Tizard Centre and East Kent Health Authority. The network's role within the overall UAP is to disseminate information on best practice to as wide a group of service providers to the network at the end of its year. The results of a member satisfaction survey are presented, demonstrating positive views on the usefulness of networking membership among those taking part.