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Life members: women with intellectual disabilities and aging
- Author:
- WALSH Patricia Noonan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 38(1/2), 2002, pp.121-135.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Reviews some of the dilemmas faced by women with intellectual disabilities as they age and are trying to stake out a place in their communities. The article draws on recent testimony of older women themselves, their carers and advocates about optimal paths to healthy ageing. The author suggests that more flexible, individualized forms of support are likely to enhance the quality of longer lives and that supports for women with intellectual disabilities can be appraised in terms of efficacy in strengthening women's membership of their respective communities as they age. The author speaks to the implications for best practice on the part of professionals and othercarers who work with and support women as they age and proffers suggested research strategies for future women's studies.
Preventing developmental disabilities and promoting maternal and child health: women organising for change
- Author:
- WILSON Ann M.
- Journal article citation:
- Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 18(4), Winter 2003, pp.473-478.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Learning difficulties and related developmental disabilities affect 1.5% of the population in the United States. Efforts to address preventable developmental disabilities, such as those caused by lead poisoning, fetal alcohol syndrome, and traumatic brain injuries, have been the focus of activities in one state for almost 20 years. These efforts were created, and have been organised and sustained, by women. The prevention coalition was established to foster cooperation, identify and develop resources, and advocate for programmes, services, and legislation. The coalition further promotes the development of leaders in the human services and public health fields and embraces feminist principles of collaboration, mutual support, nurturance,and self-empowerment in its organizing efforts. Implications for community organizing and development, public awareness and community education around primary prevention issues, legislative advocacy, mentoring and coaching of emerging leaders, community partnerships, and social change are discussed.
Good practice in citizen advocacy: guidelines on good practice in citizen advocacy; case studies of affiliation among advocacy groups; guidelines for recognition of citizen advocates
- Author:
- BROOKE John
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 114p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Citizen advocacy is a partnership between two people. Usually one of these is a vulnerable person, who is at risk of being ignored or not listened to. The other is an ordinary citizen who is willing to speak up for the other partner's choices and decisions. Citizen advocacy is not only for people with learning disabilities, or those with communication problems. Many vulnerable people can benefit greatly from standing side by side with a citizen advocate. Citizen advocacy is linked to active citizenship and to the defence of human rights. This can benefit the advocate, the wider community and the advocacy user.
Making things happen: first annual report of the Learning Disability Task Force, January 2003
- Author:
- LEARNING DISABILITY TASK FORCE
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Task Force
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 59p.
- Place of publication:
- London
First official report to the government of the Task Force sets out the history of its setting up, its membership, methods of working and recommendations for policy change. Topics investigated in 2000 included advocacy, children's services, the Care Standards Commission, learning disability boards, cuts in social care and health provisions for people with learning difficulties and the Mental Health Bill. Future projects include investigating services for people from ethnic communities, communication methods for people with learning difficulties, NHS user support, carers and police liaison.