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Days of hope
- Author:
- McINTOSH Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 14.1.99, 1999, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Social inclusion for people with learning difficulties needs to be a reality, not just a slogan. The author reports on pilot projects that point the to new approaches.
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.