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Longitudinal use and factors associated with public transport and other travel options for older people with an intellectual disability in Ireland
- Authors:
- McCAUSLAND Darren, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 33(3), 2020, pp.442-456.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Transport is an important basis for social participation. Challenges to accessing and using transport for people with intellectual disabilities increase their risk of exclusion and loneliness. Method: Data from a nationally representative study of older people with intellectual disabilities (n = 708) were used to examine longitudinal changes in transport usage and factors associated with using public transport and other travel options. Results: Findings confirmed that this population depends on others for transportation. The most frequently used mode, staff‐supported transport, showed no significant longitudinal change. Public transport was secondary, with only moderate continued use between data collection points. Level of intellectual disability most strongly predicted public transport use, while community residence most strongly predicted using public transport to attend work or day programmes. Conclusions: Transport usage is associated with demand and supply factors linked to the person's environment, including having somewhere to go that requires transport and availability of transport options. (Publisher abstract)
Firing on all cylinders
- Author:
- HARDINGHAM Sandra
- Journal article citation:
- Insight, 28.3.90, 1990, pp.23-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Publishing
Demands on social services transport departments are growing fast, not least as a result of the care in the community policy.
Transport for social services day centres: users' and their families views of the services
- Authors:
- WILKINSON Althea, COONEY Margaret
- Publisher:
- Newham. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 20p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Survey of the views of transport users and their families, undertaken as part of the best value consultation process in the London Borough of Newham.
Report on services for elderly and mentally ill people in the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Health District
- Authors:
- NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE. HEALTH ADVISORY SERVICE, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- National Health Service. Health Advisory Service/Department of Health. Social Se
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 52p., tables.
- Place of publication:
- Sutton
Days of change: a practical guide to developing better day opportunities with people with learning difficulties
- Editors:
- McINTOSH Barbara, WHITTAKER Andrea
- Publisher:
- King's Fund
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 303p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide on ways of integrating adults with learning difficulties into the community. Aimed at managers, commissioners, providers and anyone else who has an interest in improving opportunities for people with learning difficulties. Includes chapters on: strategic planning and commissioning; creating inclusive communities; keeping users central; planning for individuals; involving parents and families; moving towards adulthood; supported employment; access to continuing education; making it happen for people with complex disabilities; health care in the community; from hospital to community; finance; staff development; and transport.