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Things to do - people to see... : leisure, young people with mental handicaps and the community
- Author:
- McLEAN Elspeth
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap, 18(4), December 1990, pp.169-171.
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
Discusses ways of enabling mentally handicapped young people to have access to community leisure activities and clubs.
Innovations in leisure and recreation for people with a mental handicap
- Editors:
- McCONKEY Roy, McGINLEY Patrick
- Publisher:
- Lisieux Hall Publications
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 335p., illus., bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Chorley, Lancs.
Describes a series of innovative schemes aimed at improving leisure facilities for mentally handicapped people.
Read easy: reading resources for adults with a mental handicap
- Authors:
- MARSHALL Margaret, PORTER Dorothy, comps
- Publisher:
- Whittaker
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 223p.,illus.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Guide to over 350 items available in print, photopack, audio-visual, software and games format. Aimed at professionals, parents and other carers of mentally handicapped adults. Each item has a star rating indicating level of difficulty in use.
From acquaintance to friendship: issues for people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- FIRTH Hugh, RAPLEY Mark
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Mental Handicap
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 222p.,tables,illus.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Aimed at all those working with people with learning disabilities. Contains chapters on the value of personal relationships, the experience of people with learning disabilities, what friendship provides, how friendships develop, the role of leisure, meeting people and making friends, how professionals can help, and approaches to training and learning.
A consumer survey among people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- LeTOUZE Sue, PAHL Jan
- Publisher:
- University of Kent. Centre for Health Services Studies
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 45p., tables, diags., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Canterbury
Results of a consumer survey carried out for Kent Social Services Department. Areas highlighted for improvement include : accommodation; leisure facilities and opportunities; information about services; and opportunities for personal development.