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Action on disability: the right to independent living. Framework and action plan
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 55
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
A framework and action plan which outlines what the Welsh Government are doing to support disabled people in Wales and tackle the inequalities and poverty that can be experienced by disabled people. The document sets out the principles, legal context and commitments which underpin the Welsh Government’s work, including how the Government will fulfil its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the role of key legislation. It also looks at developments since the previous Framework was published in 2013, and issues raised during engagement events and a consultation on the Framework. The second part of the document provides an Action Plan which highlights the main actions currently being undertaken or led by Welsh Government. They cover the areas of employment; health and wellbeing; education and life-long learning; communities. The Framework replaces ‘Framework for Action on Independent Living’, published by the Welsh Government in 2013. (Edited publisher abstract)
Action on disability: the right to independent living. Consultation document
- Author:
- WALES. Welsh Government
- Publisher:
- Wales. Welsh Government
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 47
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Consultation on the Welsh Government’s draft framework and action plan to improve access to help, advice and services for disabled people in Wales. The Framework aims to tackle inequalities and poverty experienced by disabled people, promote equality of opportunity and provide support to more easily access resources and services. It has been informed by two years of engagement with disabled people and disabled people’s organisations. The Framework: outlines the statutory and policy context; outlines progress and developments since the previous Framework for Action on Independent Living was published in 2013; summarises the issues raised and comments made by disabled people in our engagement events; sets out Welsh Government’s commitments in relation to disabled people which will underpin policy. Areas covered in the action plan include: employment; health and social care; education; and transport. The consultation was launched on 22 October 2018 and ends 18 January 2019. (Edited publisher abstract)
Avoiding delays in diagnosis: the importance of proactive liaison and education of staff in the general hospital
- Authors:
- WALDER Anna, GREEN Robert, SONI Sujata
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 8(6), 2014, pp.399-402.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the difficulties patients with intellectual disabilities face when they present to a general hospital with ambiguous symptoms and highlights the importance of adequate training for general staff in caring for people with learning disabilities. Design/methodology/approach: The authors describe the pathway of a person with a learning disability and mental health problems from A&E, through a general hospital, to discharge and the problems encountered in terms of diagnostic clarity and subsequent treatment. Findings: Delay in recognising a psychiatric cause for his symptoms and wrongly attributing his symptoms to his learning disability may have led to a protracted admission and invasive tests. Originality/value: Education of healthcare professionals and proactive liaison work can help improve outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities when they are admitted to generic services. (Publisher abstract)
Hear our voice: the change we want to see: 2015-2020
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 25
- Place of publication:
- London
This manifesto is a collection of stories from people with a learning disability and their families, indicating what changes they want to see from the 2015 General Election. Their key asks focus on social care, health, welfare and benefits, education, early years and hate crime. (Edited publisher abstract)
Recognising fathers: a national survey of fathers who have children with learning disabilities
- Author:
- TOWERS Christine
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 69p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This reports on results of a national survey of fathers who have children with learning disabilities’. It presents the findings from 251 fathers who completed a questionnaire. It highlights that current policies and practices often fail to acknowledge or support fathers in their role as carers and make recommendations to address the situation. Contents include: designing and analysing the survey; survey participants; involvement of fathers; impact on relationships with family and friends; support from family and friends; contact with services; impact on health; impact on paid employment; support with paid employments; recommendations. Appendix includes good practice guidance for practitioners.
Down Syndrome: the facts
- Author:
- SELIKOWITZ Mark
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 204p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Offers practical advice on Down syndrome. Includes chapters on: the first days; coping with family and friends; how Down syndrome comes about; the child's development, health and behaviour; a guide to services; assessment; school; adolescence; adulthood; and future pregnancies.
Health, education, advocacy, and law: an innovative approach to improving outcomes for low-income children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- ZISSER Alison R., VAN STONE Maureen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 12(2), 2015, pp.132-137.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Advocates and attorneys working in medical-legal partnerships in the United States have become essential members of a multidisciplinary team that educates healthcare professionals on the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and represents families when appropriate services to which they are legally entitled are denied. This programme description presents an innovative programme in which advocates and attorneys work closely with healthcare professionals in a paediatric setting to improve implementation of clinical recommendations and outcomes for low-income children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since its creation in 2005, Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law) has provided advocacy and legal services to 1,750 low-income families and children with disabilities facing discrimination and challenges accessing programmes and services critical to health, education, and psychosocial functioning. Client satisfaction surveys indicate that families who receive representation are highly satisfied with the outcome of their children's cases, and healthcare professionals report that their patients and families are better able to access complex service systems with assistance from Project HEAL. The innovative practice of incorporating advocacy and legal services directly into a clinical setting provides better outcomes for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities who might not otherwise have access to critically needed services. Involvement of skilled advocates and attorneys facilitates implementation of the comprehensive clinical recommendations necessary for the well-being of children with disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)
Transition from adolescence to young adulthood: is partnership working up to the task?
- Author:
- HUDSON Bob
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 11(4), August 2003, pp.43-47.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The transition from adolescence to young adulthood in young people with a learning disability is fraught with complexity. Looks at the policies and processes that should aid transition and considers the extent to which the challenges are currently being addressed.
Healthy ageing - adults with intellectual disabilities: summative report
- Author:
- WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 14(3), 2001, pp.256-275.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Presents a summary of a paper which has been jointly prepared by International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) and Inclusion International (II) in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence and the Programme on Ageing and Health, World Health Organisation, Geneva. It examines the general health status of adults with intellectual disabilities, identifies the conditions that support their longevity and promote healthy ageing, and proposes health and social inclusion promotion activities that would universally foster sound health and improve quality of life.
Children with fragile X syndrome: a parents' guide
- Author:
- DIXON Webber Jayne
- Publisher:
- Woodbine House
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 470p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bethesda, MD
Guide for parents of children with fragile X syndrome, a genetic condition which can cause physical and learning disabilities. Describes the syndrome, then looks at topics including the emotions of parents; genetics and genetic counselling; health of children with the syndrome; daily care; family life; child development; education; legal issues; and advocacy.