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User-controlled personal assistance: the case of persons with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- HANSSEN Anne-Britt, MAXWELL Grasli Sidsel
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Care and Caring, 2(2), 2018, pp.273-277.
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
This article is based on professional as well as family carer experiences with different social care services for persons with intellectual disabilities. The focus is on differences between traditional welfare services in group homes and alternative services with ‘user control’ as the main principle. The aim of the article is to present the circumstances under which user-controlled services became an option for persons with intellectual disabilities, and to argue that this option is pivotal for enhancing quality of life. To provide insight into the issues, the authors present the case of Elvira (pseudonym). (Edited publisher abstract)
Inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream employment: is it really all about the money? A case study of four large companies in Norway and Sweden
- Authors:
- KUZNETSOVA Yuliya, YALCIN Betul
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 32(2), 2017, pp.233-253.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study investigates how large companies respond to public policy measures to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream employment based on a case study of four companies in Norway and Sweden. The qualitative interviews, which were conducted with company managers, government representatives in Norway, and non-governmental organisations in Sweden, revealed three overarching themes: (1) ‘legitimacy’, (2) ‘financial interests’ and (3) ‘non-financial support’. The results indicate a more proactive response from the Swedish companies, especially regarding persons with intellectual and learning difficulties. The Norwegian companies reveal a high commitment to their own employees. These findings cannot be explained solely using neo-institutional theory, which holds that organisations demonstrate ‘conformity with powerful institutional myths to strengthen support and secure survival'. The results indicate that inclusive targeted corporate policies and programmes, advisory support, and the agency and value choices of the management might matter more. (Publisher abstract)
The challenges of European comparative research
- Author:
- WEYTES Arabella
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 10(1), 2003, pp.1-8.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Discusses the language difficulties that had to be overcome by the author when undertaking a comparative study of the experience of children in state care in Belgium (the region of Flanders), Great Britain (England), Spain (the Autonomous Community of the Basque Country) and Norway (the region of Hedmark). The countries were selected for the study as they represent specific welfare models. Basque County represents the 'Mediterranean model', England the 'neo-liberal welfare model', Flanders the 'corporatist-conservative' model and Hedmark the 'social-democratic model'. Reference is made to the difficulties of translating concepts rooted in historic and cultural traditions that have shaped current policies and styles of service delivery. Also examines the ways in which the different origins of welfare and social work practices have led to distinct ways of service delivery. To illustrate these factors practitioners were asked to assess what would happen to the child and the family in their country by answering a series of questions. Finally discusses how the use of a common framework to identify needs, set thresholds, chart services and assess outcomes across the countries can be useful for making meaningful international comparisons.