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A life more ordinary
- Authors:
- COATES Sarah, BARNA Sara, WALZ Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.7.04, 2004, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on the findings of a small-scale longitudinal study which looked at whether supported living is associated with improvements in three aspects of quality of life: social networks, opportunities to make choices and exert control in daily life, and development of skills. The study focused on five people who had learning difficulties and high support needs. The results showed changes in social networks were limited, people were more involved in smaller everyday choices, and skills improved. The results raise questions about the meaning of supported living which both commissioners and staff need to consider.
Factor analysis of the Schalock & Keith (1993) Quality of Life questionnaire: a replication
- Authors:
- RAPLEY Mark, LOBLEY John
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 8(3), 1995, pp.194-202.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
The quality of life of people with learning disabilities has become a topic of much concern to academics, policy makers, human service providers and evaluators. As yet there has been little progress towards the goal of developing an instrument which adequately reflects the subjective quality of life perceptions of people with learning disabilities. To assist in the development of a psychometrically sound and internationally acceptable quality of life measure, factor analyses of the Schalock & Keith (1993) 'Quality of Life' questionnaire were undertaken with a British sample. Discrepancies between the factor solution reported in the questionnaire 'Standardisation Manual' (Schalock, Keith & Hoffman, 1990) and that obtained for the UK sample are reported. Concludes that the 'Quality of Life' questionnaire shows broad cross-cultural comparability.
Learning outcomes for students of school leaving age in special schools: a preliminary study of stakeholders' perceptions
- Author:
- DOWRICK Magaret K.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 29(4), December 2004, pp.293-305.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
A process was developed for ascertaining and measuring desirable learning outcomes for Australian students of school leaving age attending special schools. This paper reports upon the first part of the process, which involved a wide range of stakeholder representatives (including teachers, teachers' aides, principals, parents, Technical and Further Education (TAFE) teachers, community representatives and the students) being brought to the point of consensus as to what the outcomes should be. The process was applied in three special schools and the overall findings are discussed. While the three stakeholder groups identified over 30 outcomes as desirable for their students, the seven most important learning outcomes were Communication, Community Living, Financial Management, Independent Living, Interpersonal Skills, Literacy and Personal Development. The stakeholder representatives collectively identified 93 representative indicators (or teaching objectives) from these seven outcomes.
Independent travel and people with learning disabilities: the views of a sample of service providers on whether this need is being met
- Authors:
- SLEVIN Eamonn, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities for Nursing Health and Social Care, 2(4), December 1998, pp.195-202.
This article describes part of a larger study that involved interviewing clients, carers and service providers to investigate barriers to independent travel for people with severe learning disabilities. The initial part of the study, reported here, involved interviewing service providers. Aims were to identify the number of clients on travel programmes, perceived barriers and suggestions to promote independent travel. Findings indicated that although independent travels was viewed as a valuable skill for people with learning disabilities to possess, there were relatively few who practised this. The most significant obstacles to independent travel were suggested to be clients' cognitive abilities, and the wishes of carers, who according to the study, often did not wish the client to be involved due to perceived risks. Recommendations are made regarding practices to promote independent travel.
Rock me gently
- Author:
- BOND Henrietta
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.6.96, 1996, p.29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Describes a residential project for children with severe learning difficulties run by the NCH Action for Children in Surrey.
Profile: people with learning difficulties; Aston Hall Hospital
- Author:
- PUREWAL Sardip
- Publisher:
- Derbyshire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 45p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Matlock
Statistical information on mentally handicapped people in living units at Aston Hall Hospital. Includes data on: area of origin, age, length of stay, self-sufficiency, continence, mobility, social skills, communication, education, and training at local day centres.
Evaluation of a Dynamic Future: final report
- Author:
- CORDIS BRIGHT
- Publisher:
- Cordis Bright
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 140
- Place of publication:
- London
Final report of the evaluation of a five year project to support and improve the transition process for disabled young people aged 14-25 living in Wrexham and their families. The evaluation ran from September 2017 to August 2018, covering the full five-year period of the project. The evaluation approach included: review of literature; analysis of monitoring and outcomes data; and consultation with young people, their family members, project staff and other local organisations. A total of 199 young people accessed the project between 2013 and 2018, engaging with the project for eight months. The final evaluation found evidence that the project offers person-centred support to young people which is both more intensive and longer in duration than originally anticipated. It also found the support was valued by young people, families and other local organisations, who saw the person-centred practical focus of the project as key strengths. Young people were able to achieve a number of positive outcomes, including: engaging or remaining engaged with education, training and employment opportunities; becoming less socially isolated and developing improved social networks; increasing confidence and independence; and building practical life skills. Estimates produced as part of the evaluation suggest that the project may be achieving net cost avoidance as a result of reducing the number of young people who are NEET of between £3,415,424 and £6,225,024. This equates to a return on investment of between £3.93 and £7.16 for every £1 spent. The report also makes recommendations for the future development of the project. (Edited publisher abstract)
The road ahead: transition to adult life for persons with disabilities
- Editors:
- STOREY Keith, BATES Paul, HUNTER Dawn, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Training Resource Network
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 271p.
- Place of publication:
- St. Augustine, FL
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
Transition from school to adult life has been difficult for people with disabilities. This publication is for people with disabilities and their families and those who help them transition to a quality adult life. It provides ideas to help students have a meaningful life after school. The contents is organised in eleven broad chapters written by twenty-one experts in the field. Each chapter beings with a group of key questions that are addressed in the text. Each chapter also include a summary of best practice recommendations, future research issues and discussion questions. Topic covered include transition planning, assessment, instructional strategies, career development, adult employment, community functioning skills, social life, quality of life, supported living, and post-secondary education.
Twelve years on: the long-term outcomes and costs of deinstitutionalisation and community care for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- CAMBRIDGE Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 7(3), July 2002, pp.34-42.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on the key findings of a study into the outcomes and costs of community care for a large cohort of people with learning disabilities, supported in 12 study sites across England, who left long-stay hospitals 12 years ago as part of a centrally monitored and evaluated government policy initiative on deinstitutionalisation. This article identifies the findings from the last follow-up and interprets and presents them as summary observations and trends in relation to the findings in learning disability, briefly reviewing them in relation to wider evidence on deinstitutionalisation and community care in England.
Developing independence: the experience of the Lawnmowers Theatre Company
- Authors:
- PRICE David, BARRON Lee
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 14(6), November 1999, pp.819-829.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper describes an action research project in which the Lawnmowers Theatre Company for people with learning disabilities mounted drama clubs and a series of night clubs. The objective of the project was to demonstrate that initiatives involving drama offer important opportunities for adult education and that night clubs for people with learning disabilities can be effective in providing new opportunities for social contact and also recognition for disability arts.