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You gotta have faith
- Author:
- McDONOUGH Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, May 2007, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Many people from black and minority ethnic communities with a learning disability often turn to their own communities and faiths for support. However, this article looks at the findings from research which highlights the existence of some stigma with some restrictions in access.
A randomised trial of ethnicity and stigmatised attitudes towards learning disability and alcoholism
- Authors:
- ASAMOAH Gottfried, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ethnicity and Inequalities in Health and Social Care, 2(2), July 2009, pp.11-19.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Stigmatised attitudes towards people from two ethnic groups with substance use disorder and learning disability were assessed using the 20-point Attitude to Mental Illness Questionnaire (AMIQ) . A representative panel of members of the general public were randomised to receive a questionnaire with a picture of a European or African-Caribbean man and a fictitious description of alcoholism (first round) or Down's syndrome (second round) six months later. Results were received for over 198 subjects (response rate 79-84%). There was no difference between the score for the African-Caribbean vignette or the European vignette for either alcoholism or learning disability. The study showed that ethnic origin had no significant difference on stigmatised attitudes towards someone with alcoholism or learning disability. Although a larger study would have increased power to detect a statistically significant difference it seems unlikely that a difference of the observed magnitude would be of any practical relevance.
Sex education: ethically sensitive services to people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- BAXTER Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 1(4), October 1996, pp.13-16.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Comments on the preceding article by S Malhotra and B Mellan (pp.7-12) which looks at cultural and racial issues in sexuality work with people with learning disabilities.
Spotlight on dementia and equalities
- Authors:
- ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND, THE LINES BETWEEN
- Publisher:
- The Lines Between
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 46
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Captures discussions from five workshops which brought together practitioners, people living with dementia and their carers to explore the inequalities that exist for people living with dementia and what could be done to address them. The workshops focused on five areas: younger onset dementia (under the age of 65 years); lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); learning disabilities; race and ethnicity; and sensory impairment. For each area, the report provides a mapping of discussions on what needs to change, challenges identified, and the small changes that could make a difference. Although the workshops covered the five topics separately, they shared common themes which were: the importance of dementia awareness; the damage of negative public attitudes towards dementia; the assessment and diagnostic process; the importance of partnership and collaborative working; improved communication and information sharing; and the impact of reduced resources and finance. The report is one of Alzheimer Scotland’s Spotlight Series. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning difficulties and ethnicity:summary version
- Authors:
- MIR Ghazal, NOCON Andrew, AHMAD Waqar
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 9p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Minority ethnic communities face substantial inequalities and discrimination in employment, education, health and social services. People with learning difficulties from minority ethnic communities experience simultaneous disadvantage in relation to race, impairment and for women, gender. Negative stereotypes and attitudes held by service professionals contribute to the disadvantage they face.
Learning difficulties and ethnicity
- Authors:
- MIR Ghazal, NOCON Andrew, AHMAD Waqar
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 76p.,bibiog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Minority ethnic communities face substantial inequalities and discrimination in employment, education, health and social services. People with learning difficulties from minority ethnic communities experience simultaneous disadvantage in relation to race, impairment and for women, gender. Negative stereotypes and attitudes held by service professionals contribute to the disadvantage they face.