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Independence need not equal social isolation
- Author:
- HAMMOND Tracy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 23(4), 2010, pp.11-13.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
This article highlights the philosophy of KeyRing Support Networks, which works on the basis that support in the community is at least as valuable as support that has a cost, not least in creating good personal relationships. KeyRing is an organisation which, from its inception twenty years ago, is based around a network in which a number of people with support needs live in their own homes in an area around which it is possible to walk safely. It is the relationships between the volunteers, members and their community which prevents much of the isolation often associated with these people. With spending cuts on the horizon, and a possible reduction in the hours that paid staff will spend with people, the article suggests is has becomes urgent to turn the rhetoric about social capital into the reality of lasting relationships and meaningful connections with the community.
Avoiding institutional outcomes for older adults living with disability: the use of community-based aged care supports
- Authors:
- ELLISON Caroline, WHITE Amy, CHAPMAN Libby
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 36(3), September 2011, pp.175-183.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Most people, regardless of ability or impairment, want to remain independent and living in their own home as they age. This study aimed to establish if accessing community-based aged care supports was perceived as assisting individuals ageing with a disability to remain living in their own homes and to avoid more institutional models of service. Sixty individuals aged 50 years and over with an intellectual, physical or neurological disability were interviewed to determine their perceptions in relation to ageing and the supports needed to remain living in the community. In addition, 26 staff and 6 family members were interviewed. The findings indicated that the participants receiving community-based aged care supports reported benefits including opportunities to develop relationships, maintain daily living skills, and participate in community activities. However, due to a lack of confidence in the availability of access to mainstream community-based aged care services, many participants felt vulnerable or unsure about their future and ability to remain living in their own home. Several participants commented that this meant that an undesired early relocation into residential aged care or congregate disability services appeared inevitable.
An impossible dream no longer
- Author:
- BILLINGS Darron
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 9(7), October 2009, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
In this article, the author describes how individuals with disabilities, including complex needs, can share the benefit of owning their own home. For disabled people on benefits, home ownerships might seem like an impossible dream. But, for an ever increasing number of people with learning difficulties this dream is turning into a reality. The article outlines how MySafeHome, in 1997, came up with a model where the house buyer joins forces with a housing association to jointly purchase a property. Benefits are used to pay both the mortgage interest to the lender, and the rent payable on the housing association’s share. As a result many home owners face little or no personal expenditure. The article highlights those who might benefit from the scheme, and describes the home ownership benefits. A brief case example is detailed.
Beyond disability
- Author:
- CAMM John
- Journal article citation:
- Local Government Chronicle, 4.6.09, 2009, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Emap Business
Giving disabled adults structured support in the community can give them a chance to live independently. Initiatives in Enfield and Middlesborough, both winners of the Improvement & Development Agency's Beacon awards in the category 'Independent living for disabled adults', are highlighted.
Caring for independent lives: geographies of caring for young adults with intellectual disabilities
- Author:
- POWER Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Social Science and Medicine, 67(5), September 2008, pp.834-843.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This paper engages with the emerging disciplinary clash between ‘care’ and ‘independence’ within disability studies by examining the geography of home care for young adults with intellectual disabilities. The care system as a whole is viewed as central to disablist structures within disability studies (see Thomas, C. (2007). Sociologies of disability and illness: Contested ideas in disability studies and medical sociology. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.). However, despite the theorisation of dependency as being in antipathy to the goals of the disability movement, caregiving at home still continues to dominate community care. The paper attempts to address how family carers are ‘caught-in-the-middle’ between their ‘duty’ to care and at the same time, perpetuating dependency; the reality being that parents have to deal with issues of being overprotective and confronting various social assumptions about disability. It examines the narratives from 25 family caregivers in Ireland who provide personal assistance to young adults with intellectual disabilities.
Finding a place to live: help with your plans
- Authors:
- PANNELL Jenny, HARKER Maurice
- Publisher:
- Care Services Improvement Partnership. Valuing People Support Team
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 117p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Finding a Place to Live - Help with your plans is an important new guide for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. Most of us want enough private space of our own where we can do what we want without worrying too much about other people. But some people find too much space is uncomfortable and not cosy.
Action on disability: the right to independent living. Framework and action plan
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 55
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
A framework and action plan which outlines what the Welsh Government are doing to support disabled people in Wales and tackle the inequalities and poverty that can be experienced by disabled people. The document sets out the principles, legal context and commitments which underpin the Welsh Government’s work, including how the Government will fulfil its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the role of key legislation. It also looks at developments since the previous Framework was published in 2013, and issues raised during engagement events and a consultation on the Framework. The second part of the document provides an Action Plan which highlights the main actions currently being undertaken or led by Welsh Government. They cover the areas of employment; health and wellbeing; education and life-long learning; communities. The Framework replaces ‘Framework for Action on Independent Living’, published by the Welsh Government in 2013. (Edited publisher abstract)
Action on disability: the right to independent living. Consultation document
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 47
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Consultation on the Welsh Government’s draft framework and action plan to improve access to help, advice and services for disabled people in Wales. The Framework aims to tackle inequalities and poverty experienced by disabled people, promote equality of opportunity and provide support to more easily access resources and services. It has been informed by two years of engagement with disabled people and disabled people’s organisations. The Framework: outlines the statutory and policy context; outlines progress and developments since the previous Framework for Action on Independent Living was published in 2013; summarises the issues raised and comments made by disabled people in our engagement events; sets out Welsh Government’s commitments in relation to disabled people which will underpin policy. Areas covered in the action plan include: employment; health and social care; education; and transport. The consultation was launched on 22 October 2018 and ends 18 January 2019. (Edited publisher abstract)
Where do community-dwelling older adults with disabilities live? Distribution of disability in the United States of America by household composition and housing type
- Author:
- HENNING-SMITH Carrie
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing and Society, 37(6), 2017, pp.1227-1248.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
There is limited research on the living arrangements of older adults with disabilities, especially research that combines household composition and housing characteristics. This paper addresses that gap with two complementary sets of logistic regression models: first, estimating the odds of disability by household composition and housing type and, second, estimating the odds of disability by living arrangement within gender and age sub-groups. Data come from the 2012 American Community Survey (N = 504,371 respondents aged 65 and older), which includes six measures of disability: cognitive, ambulatory, independent living, self-care, vision and hearing. Living alone, with children or with others was associated with higher odds of any disability, compared with living with a spouse only. Compared to those living in a single-family home, living in a mobile home or other temporary structure, or large apartment building was associated with higher odds of disability. Having a disability was associated with lower rates of living with a spouse only, alone, in a single-family home or in a small or mid-sized apartment building and higher rates of all other living arrangements. Sub-group analyses revealed differences in the relationship between living arrangements and disability by gender and age group. This information provides a baseline from which to observe trends in living arrangements and disability for older adults in the United States of America. (Publisher abstract)
Commentary on "Love is simply not enough"
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Val
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 17(1), 2012, pp.32-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Drawing on research findings and recent policy about personalisation to consider factors influencing the development of effective family and professional partnerships, this paper provides a commentary on Tomlinson's article about the development of a circle of support for her son, who has learning disabilities. The paper argues that in some cases families have been undermined by authorities responsible for providing support, and emphasises the importance of local authorities working more effectively with family carers and the voluntary sector. It also notes that although a lifelong caring role may be a positive choice for some families, not every family wants or is able to lead support services for their own disabled relative so it should not be a requirement.