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Idiocy: a cultural history
- Author:
- MCDONAGH Patrick
- Publisher:
- Liverpool University Press
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 369p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Liverpool
How the idea of idiocy has changed across time and place, taking its shape and significance according to an era’s social and cultural concerns is explored. Rather than being a strictly linear narrative, each chapter of the book forms an essay. While the focus is primary on nineteenth century Britain, it also touches upon notions of idiocy and related concepts in previous eras, and considers influential ideas emanating from the United States and France. The author draws on a wide range of resources; literary, popular, scientific and socio-political, to elucidate the forces which shaped the constructions of idiocy. These range from Wordsworth’s “Idiot Boy” to J Langton Down’s “Ethnic Classification of Idiots” and are used to explore how the idea of idiocy links with social demographics, political movements, philosophical positions, pedagogical innovations, scientific theories, economic concerns and the growth of the medical profession. In showing the historical context the author also hopes to offer a foundation for understanding current concepts of intellectual and cognitive disability.
Attitudes to Down's Syndrome: an investigation of attitudes to mental handicap in urban and rural Yorkshire
- Author:
- SINSON Jamie C
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1985
- Pagination:
- 52p., tables, diags, bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Changing attitudes to learning disability: a review of the evidence
- Authors:
- SCIOR Katrina, WERNER Shirli
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 25
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines research into public attitudes towards people with a learning disability. The report analyses: what attitudes exist towards people with a learning disability; how negative attitudes are having a harmful effect on people’s lives; and key actions that can be taken to improve how society treats people with a learning disability. The report finds that there are many ways that have been successful in improving attitudes towards people in society that should be introduced for people with a learning disability. These include: an increase in direct contact with people with a learning disability; greater indirect contact via the positive media portrayals of learning disability; fighting for the rights of people with a learning disability to have equal participation in education, employment, social and leisure pursuits; and education at an early age in schools on learning disability. (Edited publisher abstract)
I want what you have: five decades of making it happen: the story of the Camden Society
- Author:
- BAYLEY Rosalind
- Publisher:
- Camden Society
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 125p., DVD
- Place of publication:
- London
This collection of memories, reflections and photographs have been brought together to provide an illustrated history of the Camden society from its beginnings in the 1960s to the present day. Over 60 interviews with Camden Society members are included, personal stories are also supported by archival research. The publication highlights the Camden Society's commitment to the human rights of people with learning disabilities. It also documents the social, legislative and attitudinal change towards people with learning disabilities that have occurred since the long-stay institutions of the early 20th century.
Consenting adults?: guidance for professionals and carers when considering rights and risks in sexual relationships involving people with a mental disorder
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Sexual expression, sexual relationships, marriage and children are a natural and expected part of a person’s life experience. People with a mental illness, learning disability or other mental disorder, have the same personal and sexual needs and rights as anyone else. At the same time people with a mental disorder can be at particular risk of abuse or exploitation. Balancing those rights and risks raises a host of legal and moral dilemmas. This guidance has been produced in response to the legal, ethical and practical issues concerning sexual relationships involving adults with a mental disorder. It is intended to provide a framework for discussion of the general issues that need to be considered when assessing risk and considering the need for intervention in a person’s sexual life. In assessing and deciding on the need for intervention, this guidance looks at a number of significant questions for practitioners. These include: assessment of capacity; issues of consent; knowledge of the person’s background and past and present wishes; the nature of the mental disorder; different forms of sexual expression; potential risks as against benefits; staff attitudes, knowledge and training; assistance given by staff; family attitudes; cultural and religious beliefs; the person’s living situation; statutory duties and professional and organisational responsibilities to investigate, including issues of confidentiality and disclosure; and intervention that may be required.
Monyhull 1908-1998: a history of caring
- Author:
- HUTCHINGS Deborah
- Publisher:
- Brewin
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 167p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Studley
Monyhull Colony was established in 1908 for the care of "sane epileptics and feebleminded persons". It was considered at the time to be a "bold venture" and was to act as a pioneer for the care and treatment of people with learning disabilities across the country. In the ninety years that followed, Monyhull was to become home to hundreds of people. This book traces the development of services to people with learning disabilities at Monyhull in the face of changing attitudes and legislation.
Getting there and back again: guidelines for learning providers on travelling to learning for adults with disabilities or learning difficulties
- Author:
- NIGHTINGALE Christine
- Publisher:
- National Institute of Adult Continuing Education
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Leicester
For many learners with learning difficulties or disabilities transport is a key factor in whether they are able to participate and succeed in learning. Transport issues are not all directly related to financial constraints: there are challenges around transport arrangements, transport routes, availability and reliability of both public and contracted transport, physical access, attitudes of transport staff and of course transport funding. This book is aimed at further education providers but has relevance to others working with adult learners. It offers advice and opportunities to think about assessment, working with other organisations, travel training, concessionary and subsidised schemes and funding for adults with learning difficulties and or disabilities.
A systematic review of the literature on the benefits for employers of employing people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BEYER Stephen, BEYER Annie
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 42
- Place of publication:
- London
This report reviews the literature on the business case for employers of employing people with a learning disability. For the review, systematic searches for research and grey literature were conducted on five databases, including Social Care Online. The results are presented broadly under the following areas: economic benefit to employers, in terms of work quality and reliability; improvements to workforce cohesion and staff morale; benefits from customer reaction and reputation; and perceived additional costs for employers, such as the need for additional support supervisors and making ‘reasonable adjustments’ in the workplace. Although the review found limited research literature on the financial costs and benefits to employers, it found that with the right support and job matching, people with a learning disability are valuable employees. It identifies research that people with a learning disability generally do stay in work longer, are sick less; are reliable time-keepers; and help promote good relationships with, and between co-workers. In addition, many of the ‘reasonable adjustments’ employers need to make are often cost neutral. The report concludes by highlighting the need for good supportive government policies and for job coach supported employment to be more widely available, for employers to deliver good employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Living in fear: better outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autism. Main research report
- Authors:
- BEADLE-BROWN Julie, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Tizard Centre
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 185
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Reports on the findings of a three-year research project to investigate incidents of disability hate crime experienced by people with autism and learning disabilities in Medway, Kent. The research was carried out by Autism London, MCCH, Kent Police and the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent. The study included a review of calls to the National Autistic Society and Autism London helplines; focus groups with people with learning disabilities and autism (n=31) and with family and paid carers (n=33); responses to a survey exploring the victimisation experiences of people with learning disabilities and autism (n=255); and in-depth interviews (n=27); and focus groups with the police to identify the difficulties they experience in responding to hate crime. Results found that at least one third of people involved in the research Medway had experienced some form of victimisation as adults. Types of hate crime varied and included physical attacks, threats, verbal abuse and damage to property. Key findings from focus groups with the police identified: lack of a clear definition of disability hate crime, a low level of individual police officers’ knowledge and experience of disability; and lack of a systematic method of establishing whether people reporting victimisation are vulnerable. The report calls for more specialist victim support, counselling and therapies for victims with autism and learning disabilities. It also identifies a need for better and more effective ways for victims to report incidents. Recommendations are made for National and Local implementation. The report also provides some examples of good practice in dealing with situations of victimisation or hate crime. (Edited publisher abstract)
Current attitudes towards disabled people
- Authors:
- AIDEN Hardeep, McCARTHY Andrea
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on the results of a series of research projects commissioned by Scope, this report looks at the attitudes and behaviours towards disabled people in the UK and the attitudes that disabled people themselves say they experience. It also considers the reasons for negative attitudes and what can be done to change them. The research comprised of a large-scale mixed methods project conducted by OPM and Ipsos MORI and three surveys conducted by Opinium. (Edited publisher abstract)