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The Clubhouse gets the stamp of approval
- Author:
- STEEL Mary
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 4(2), December 1997, pp.18-20.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Describes how in three years the Leatherhead Clubhouse, part of the International Clubhouse movement, has proven its worth in providing employment and social opportunities for people with long-term mental problems. The author, a carer who helped get the project of the ground, describes the work that led to a prestigious award.
Triumphant return in a new role
- Author:
- CARLISLE Daloni
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 5.11.97, 1997, pp.77-80.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Discusses how the role of the learning disabilities nurse has changed over the past ten years.
Paid work and intellectual disability
- Author:
- REID Patricia M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(2), June 1997, pp.87-96.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes a survey in New Zealand in which selected agencies were asked to identify adults with intellectual disabilities who had paid community-based work. Agencies forwarded invitations to adults whom they considered were successfully employed. Seventeen workers responded and were interviewed on how they obtained and learned their job and initial and ongoing support. Themes such as independence at work, the continued need for links with formal support, choices in lifestyle opportunities and lack of career path options are discussed in this article. Strategies leading to better opportunities and greater employment rates of adults with intellectual disabilities are offered.
Supported employment in Britain
- Authors:
- BEYER Stephen, KILSBY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 2(2), April 1997, pp.6-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes supported employment, its growth as an alternative day services and research which indicates potentially beneficial outcomes in the areas of increased employee income, social integration, satisfaction engagement in activity, employer satisfaction, and in the relationship between financial costs and savings.
Real work: supported employment for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BASS Malcolm, DREWETT Robert
- Publisher:
- Sheffield University. Joint Unit for Social Services Research
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 74p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Report describing the findings of research into the experiences of people with learning difficulties entering employment with the assistance of supported employment agencies.
Just the job
- Author:
- COOPER David
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 11.9.97, 1997, p.29.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports on a working support scheme which has enabled one hospital trust to open its job opportunities to people with learning disabilities.
Body armour
- Authors:
- SPOWART-TAYLOR Ann, PROUD Stephanie
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 5.6.97, 1997, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Argues that definitions of disability under the recent legislation which makes discrimination against disabled people unlawful are proving complex and confusing. Attempts to clarify the issues.
Discrimination. Will the act help?
- Author:
- LETTS Penny
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 10(3), January 1997, pp.6-7.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Describes the main provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, when they come into force and the main criticisms of the Act. Argues that it has been left to disabled people themselves and the organisations representing them to interpret the complex rules that make up the Act.
The relationship between job satisfaction and psychological health in people with an intellectual disability in competitive employment
- Authors:
- PETROVSKI P., GLEESON G.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(3), September 1997, pp.199-211.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The "spillover" hypothesis states that job satisfaction, or dissatisfaction, influences life satisfaction. This study sought to test this hypothesis with workers with an intellectual disability in competitive employment. Ratings of job satisfaction and psychological health (self-esteem, stigma, loneliness and aspirations) were obtained from workers with a mild intellectual disability. Findings indicated that workers with an intellectual disability reported that they were positive and "happy" with their jobs. There was only partial support, however, for a spillover effect with job satisfaction and psychological health. These findings highlight the need for greater consideration and exploration of the psychological processes of workers with an intellectual disability in integrated employment settings.
Vocational rehabilitation and employment
- Authors:
- PECK Edward, BATES Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review, 2(2), June 1997, pp.8-15.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
Discusses the importance and growing recognition of the role of work and occupation in the rehabilitation of people with learning disabilities and mental illness. Looks at the current position in the United Kingdom and provides brief descriptions of employment models such as industrial therapy/sheltered work models, transitional employment schemes, and supported employment.