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Putting people first: a social constructionist approach to learning disability
- Author:
- CLEGG J.A.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 32(4), November 1993, pp.389-406.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Moving from an individual to a social focus will allow clinical psychologists working with people who have learning disabilities to address a wider range of difficulties experienced by this client group. Social constructionist theory may be a useful framework to facilitate such an approach, and is intellectually compatible with changes occurring in other related disciplines. Research relevant to this perspective is reviewed and implications for clinical practice discussed.
Information enables: improving access to information services for disabled people; papers presented at the NDIP's 1993 conference
- Author:
- NATIONAL DISABILITY INFORMATION PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Policy Studies Institute
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 67p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Contains conference papers on: the right to know; the place of information provision in the disability movement; the role of the statutory sector in supporting local information services; informing people with learning disabilities; informing people about disability benefits; and information as an enabling tool.
A chance to speak
- Author:
- SIMONS Ken
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.1.93, 1993, pp.25-26.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Self advocacy groups for people with learning disabilities empower service users but are accepted only with reluctance by some professionals. Gives details of the British Advocacy Project Study.
Making a bid for fair play
- Author:
- PARSLOE Phyllida
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.8.93, 1993, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Flaws in the community care complaints procedure have been exposed through the case of Mark Hazell, the man with learning difficulties who fought against Avon County Council in the High Court to obtain the residential care of his choice. The chairperson of the review panel which twice supported his case identifies the inadequacies of the system and believes that procedures are loaded against the user; and that few people would have the persistence to get their case to judicial review as in this case. Identifies weaknesses of the panels as including the fact that they can only consider the individual case in question and cannot question local authority policy or make comparisons with other clients, they have no decision making powers and recommendations can be acted on or thrown out by the social services director. Concludes that there is much to be done with the Act if the aim is to empower users and carers.
Making the most of life: MENCAP citizenship, education, employment, family life, housing and leisure manifesto's
- Author:
- ROYAL SOCIETY FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS
- Publisher:
- Royal Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and Adults
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 6 booklets.
- Place of publication:
- London
Pack containing 6 booklets defining the rights of people with learning difficulties to live a normal life. Contains manifesto's on: citizenship, education, employment, family life, housing, and leisure.
The elderly caregiver: caring for adults with developmental disabilities
- Editor:
- ROBERTO Karen
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 240p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Newbury Park, CA
Addresses issues and concerns relating to older people who are carers of people with learning difficulties. Brings together empirical research from a variety of disciplines and looks at service needs. Includes a chapter on empowering older care givers.