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Managing money
- Author:
- FAWCETT Edd
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 127, May 2012, pp.14-17.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Traditionally, people with a learning disability have faced barriers to taking control of their own money. Issues around perceived lack of capability, financial jargon, appropriate identification and fear of financial abuse and debt have all prevented vulnerable people from opening even a basic bank account. However the banking system is said to be becoming more aware of these issues and beginning to address them. This article describes the progress being made.
What makes an ideal support person?
- Author:
- FURZE Yvonne
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, December 2008, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The author describes a project that set out to discover what skills, knowledge and attitudes people who had a learning disability wanted in the workers who were enabling them to live more independently. The project highlights the difference between a carer and an enabler.
Involving people with a learning disability in the implementation of an organisation-wide assistive technology programme
- Author:
- ASPINALL Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 2(1), March 2008, pp.53-56.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper examines the involvement of the TATE (Through Assistive Technology to Employment) Project of people with learning disabilities who were beneficiaries of that project. TATE was a three-year research project funded though the Equal Community Programme, which finished December 2007.
Towards a more meaningful life: person centred active support
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Connecting, 9, Summer 2007, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Community Connecting
This article discusses the work of United Response in developing the approach Person-centred Active Support.
Doing social care differently
- Author:
- DIMENSIONS
- Publisher:
- Dimensions
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 7
- Place of publication:
- Reading
Experts by experience and key policy figures talk to care providers Dimensions about what needs to change to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing UK social care, with a particular focus on learning disability. Issues discussed include the future of Transforming Care, funding for social care, tackling learning disability and autism hate crime, the politics of funding and the implications for people receiving support; life expectancy and the health of people with learning disabilities and autism, and collaborative commissioning as a way forward. (Edited publisher abstract)
Choice, autonomy and the reality
- Author:
- ROBENS Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Matters (e-Magazine), March 2014, Online only
- Publisher:
- The College of Social Work
Drawing on the results of a recent scoping review by David Sims and Sandra Cabrita, the author looks at how personalisation is having an impact on people with learning disabilities and transforming the role of the social worker. It focuses on the areas of: choice and control, and autonomy and independence. Additional relevant resources published by Research in Practice for Adults are also highlighted. (Original abstract)
Virtual reality
- Author:
- BABIC Irena
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, April 2011, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
An online virtual house is being used to raise awareness of the benefits of personalised technology among people with learning disabilities. The computer programme simulates how personalised technology can be used to support independence, safety and security. A short case study also explains how personalised technology enabled three women with learning disabilities to move into supported living.
Filling that gap
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.3.09, 2009, p.28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The English-based charity Langdon Community, which helps young Jewish people with learning disabilities, is helping to support staff and clients to work overseas in similar organisations.
Older and out
- Author:
- SNELL Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.10.07, 2007, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Older people with learning disabilities are having their hard won independence taken from them as they reach 65. This article look at the importance of providing services to older people with learning disabilities. It also includes a short case study.
Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference
- Author:
- HARNETT Steph
- Journal article citation:
- Llais, 84, Summer 2007, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Wales
The author looks at the benefits of person centred planning and how it plays a crucial role in developing independence for people with learning disabilities. The author illustrates his points using a case study.