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Workers for freedom
- Author:
- MITCHELL Fraser
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.3.96, 1996, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Supported employment for people with learning difficulties enables them to be active members of the community. The author assesses three schemes in the USA where the theory is put into practice.
Weedbusters
- Author:
- RUFF Bryan
- Journal article citation:
- ReHab NetWork, 42, Summer 1996, pp.5-8.
- Publisher:
- National Vocational Rehabilitation Association
Describes an initiative from the London Borough of Waltham Forest's Garden Services Section which involves people with disabilities working for people with disabilities.
Independent living: a good job
- Authors:
- BEYER Stephen, KILSBY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.2.96, 1996, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Careers are as vital to people with learning difficulties as to anyone else. The authors explain how supported employment can improve job prospects, wages and interaction with colleagues.
The costs and benefits of supported employment agencies
- Authors:
- BEYER Stephen, GOODERE Lara, KILSBY Mark
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 62p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a project looking at the operation and effectiveness of supported employment agencies for disabled people. Examines the net cost and financial benefits of the agencies and compares these with other employment schemes for disabled people. A number of non-financial benefits were also identified and discussed.
Involving people with learning difficulties in staff recruitment: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
More organisations are beginning to involve people with learning difficulties in choosing staff, and service users themselves have highlighted the issue as crucial if they are to be fully involved in planning and delivering services. The authors explored the extent and nature of user involvement in recruiting staff for statutory, voluntary and private day and residential services.
Learning difficulties
- Author:
- WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 2, October 1996, pp.11-15.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Describes how services which have involved people with learning difficulties in the recruitment of staff have found that it means better and more suitable staff are appointed, but there are concerns to be allayed before proceeding. Reports on a study of supported employment which has found it is more satisfying for service users than traditional day services, with jobs being found for those with both mild and severe difficulties.
Helping disabled workers: disability working allowance and supported employment; a report of research carried out by the Policy Studies Institute on behalf of the Department of Social Security
- Authors:
- ZARB Gerry, JACKSON Nigel, TAYLOR Phil
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 122p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on the findings of a research study examining whether there are eligible non-recipients or potential recipients of the Disabilities Workers Allowance (DWA) in supported employment, and how these people can be encouraged to claim DWA.
The future of employment for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- BEYER Stephen, KILSBY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 24(4), 1996, pp.134-137.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Employment has grown to be an important option for people with learning disabilities. Looks at the future of employment for people with learning disabilities in relation to employment trends, technological support, resource allocation and legislation.
The paradox of the quality of life of adults with learning difficulties
- Author:
- BANFALVY Csaba
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 11(4), December 1996, pp.569-577.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper is based on an empirical survey conducted in 1995 in Hungary. Data came from a stratified random sample of about 1300 adults with learning difficulties from all over the country. The author combines qualitative and quantitative methods in analysing the quality of life of people with learning difficulties and takes into consideration that their quality of life is as much determined by sociological factors as by the biologically and educationally understood level of difficulties. The paper shows that success in education and in the labour market does not equate to successful social integration. The quality of life of adults with learning difficulties is sometimes better in social circumstances which are less favourable for high achievement in education and in the labour market. Though the people from more privileged backgrounds may seem to lead a more active and social everyday life than those with working class origins they are still considerably less integrated in their social environments.
Learning disabilities: lifelong issues
- Editors:
- CRAMER Shirley C., ELLIS William
- Publisher:
- Paul H. Brookes
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 350p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
Presents a strategic plan for services for people with learning difficulties in the United States that stretches into the 21st century. Based on the viewpoints of educators, practitioners, policy makers, and adults with learning difficulties. Sets out an agenda based on education, employment, justice, and health and human services provision.