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Independent travel training
- Author:
- GERRARD Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 108, Autumn 2013, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
The Independent Travel Training Scheme (ITTS) operates in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It provides acces to specialised travel training to help young people with additional education needs to travel independently to school, college, training and other social venues using bus, train and pedestrian skills. This article discusses the success of the scheme. (Edited publisher abstract)
Moving on and letting go
- Author:
- YOUNG Pauline
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 77, Summer 2005, pp.11-13.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
A parent of a young person with learning disabilities describes the natural anxieties and fears that come when a son or daughter finally leaves home and how such feelings are more acute when your son or daughter has a learning disability.
Between ambition and achievement
- Authors:
- BIGNALL Tracey, BUTT Jabeer
- Journal article citation:
- Values into Action, 102, 2000, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- Values into Action
Summarises the findings of research by the Race Equality Unit into young black disabled people's views and experiences of independence and independent living.
An inspiring project
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 125, November 2011, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Briefly describes the Inspire Me project, run by Mencap and ENABLE Scotland, which is helping young people with a learning disability through the difficult transition to adulthood. The project focuses on young people aged 16 to 25, and uses six workshops on volunteering, preparation for the world of work, managing my money, action planning and goal setting, citizenship and community, and motivation and confidence to help young people.
A house is not a home
- Author:
- EVERITT Gabriella
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, December 2008, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Dimensions, a charity supporting young people with a learning disabilities, have completed a study to find out what is necessary for these young people to achieve independent living. Fifteen young people between the ages of 18 and 30, their families and support were interviewed. This article discusses some of the findings, and what the young people learned from their experiences.
Promoting independence through person centred planning
- Author:
- DREW Tracy
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 84, Summer 2007, pp.3-6.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
This article looks at the Promoting Independence project in Caerphilly, which specifically targets young people with special needs and disabilities in their transition to adulthood. The project aims to create a sustainable, inclusive infrastructure in the county for young people with learning disabilities so that they can go on to successful adult lives. The project follows the key principles of person centred planning. The article contains a short case study.
Independent living arrangements for younger disabled people: Brighton and Hove; 20 September - 1st October 1999
- Authors:
- OWENS Christine, BOOTH Lois, DIEPPE Matthew
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate. South Inspect
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Inspection of independent living arrangements for younger disabled people: Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale; October 1999
- Authors:
- RHODES Don, OWENS Chris
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 55p.
- Place of publication:
- Gateshead
Inspection of independent living arrangements for younger disabled people: London Borough of Enfield; 26 October-9 November 1999
- Author:
- WILTSHIRE John
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 57p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Inspection of independent living arrangements for younger disabled people: Stockport MBC; September 1999
- Authors:
- WATSON Alan, WOLSTENCROFT Tom
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate. North West In
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
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