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Research and empowerment: involving people with learning difficulties in oral and life history research
- Author:
- ATKINSON Dorothy
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 19(7), December 2004, pp.691-702.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper takes as its central theme the argument that inclusive learning disability research has the potential to be empowering for the people involved. It draws from 2 oral and life history research projects to explore the multiple uses of story-telling and the multi-layered picture of learning disability history that emerged. People with learning difficulties were involved in all stages of the research process, contributing their stories as oral and life historians but also co-researching written records in a bid to know and understand more about their own and other people's past lives. The research enabled participants not only to tell their stories but also to reflect on them, to develop new insights into their meaning and to see them in a wider social and political context.
Learning disability partnership boards: making participation real?
- Author:
- NICOLL Tricia
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 12(6), December 2004, pp.36-42.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Considers the role and function of learning disability partnership boards, focusing on how they have developed their skills in working in partnership with people with learning disabilities (self-advocates) and using examples from self-advocates themselves.
One for all - all for one! An account of the joint fight for human rights by Flemish Musketters and their Tinker Ladies
- Authors:
- GOETS Griet, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 32(2), June 2004, pp.54-64.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The Musketeer book One for All – All for One! A joint fight for human rights written by Onze Nieuwe Toekomst is a disclosure of oral accounts of people with the label of learning difficulties. The Musketeer book is an articulation of their individual and collective politics of resistance. With this collection of stories activists and their allies hope to bring tangible shifts in beliefs and attitudes in disabling society. In this article, the Head Musketeer Danny and his right-hand Musketeer Ludo reflect upon their relational perspective on the process of (self-) empowerment with their Tinker Ladies. Our experience unfolds like walking a high wire. Our Flemish perspective reveals a profound awareness of power dynamics in an intensely felt cooperative research process.
Empowering images: using PhotoVoice with tenants with special needs
- Author:
- WOOLRYCH Richard
- Journal article citation:
- Housing Care and Support, 7(1), February 2004, pp.31-35.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Looks at the use of PhotoVoice, which has been developed as a way of promoting active participation and dialogue, and is particularly attractive to people who have difficulty with verbal or written communication. PhotoVoice enables others to see the world as perceived and experienced by service users and is an effective way of empowering tenants and involving them in research and change strategies.
The Empowering Practice programme at the University of the West of England
- Authors:
- VATCHER Adrian, COLES, Jonathan
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 9(3), July 2004, pp.4-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Outlines the programme's content and educational approach. Students are working in local residential and day care services for people with learning difficulties. Many do not have standard requirements for higher education entry. Evaluates the programme and presents findings. Students' academic performance has been good and, more important, they reported significant improvements in self-confidence and ability to implement the principles of rights, independence, choice and inclusion set out in Valuing People. This was confirmed by line managers and senior managers. The higher education setting was seen by all stakeholders as contributing to stronger outcomes of this kind than NVQ programmes.
Positive approaches to person centred planning: a workbook to support the person centred planning optional units of the Certificates in Working with People who have Learning Disabilities
- Author:
- BRADLEY Alice
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 104p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Presents an understanding of what Person Centred Planning is and what it is not and how this fits with the role of care manager/social worker. Practical approaches t are employed to help make the practice of care managers / social workers more person centred. A clear understanding is given of of how to support and enable people with disabilities, family, friends and circles to plan themselves.
Making social inclusion real for people with learning disabilities in North Lanarkshire
- Author:
- MACKAY Duncan
- Journal article citation:
- Soundtrack, 30, September 2004, pp.5-6.
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
States that people with learning disabilities have been among the most excluded. Describes examples of supported employment, supported living, day opportunities, education and empowerment. Gives 3 examples of people helped in North Lanarkshire.
Enabling adults with learning disabilties to articulate their housing need
- Authors:
- McGLAUGHLIN Alex, GORFIN Laura, SAUL Claire
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 34(5), July 2004, pp.709-726.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study is about involving adults with learning disabilities in service planning by asking them to articulate their own needs in relation to housing. It also identifies some of the barriers to meeting the housing needs of this group. The views expressed indicate that ordinary housing with small numbers is the preference, and that appropriate support is highly valued. This suggests a need for housing of a supported living model or similar. The service users in this study were clearly able to verbalize their preferences as well as to think through potential options. However, there is also clear evidence that they feel powerless in making choices, with decisions being taken on their behalf by professionals and carers. This demonstrates the need for a cultural shift whereby the voices of adults with learning disabilities are heard and acted upon.
Employing people with learning disabilities: a handbook for employers
- Authors:
- HEMMINGS Susan, MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 62p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This guide shares the experiences of employers who have successfully employed people with learning disabilities. The information and advice it contains comes entirely from the experiences of 26 employers who were interviewed as part of the project. Its suggestions and proposals are based on the practical realities of employing people with learning disabilities. Each section provides detailed guidance on the employment process - from recruitment, induction and training, through management and supervision to appraisal, performance monitoring and dealing with problems. Examples are given to illustrate ways in which employees with learning disabilities make a positive contribution and how employers can work with staff to make this happen. Each section concludes with a checklist of tips for employers, based on the experience of employers interviewed as part of this project.
In control
- Author:
- DUFFY Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 12(6), December 2004, pp.7-13.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Argues that human services should move towards self-directed support. If people have more control over their own individual support they will be better able to control the quality of the support and to participate in community life. Reports on the 'In Control' programme which is currently working with six local authorities to help develop a new model of service delivery for people with learning difficulties.