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Transferring responsibility: the nature and effectiveness of parental planning for the future of adults with intellectual disability who remain at home until mid-life
- Author:
- BIGBY Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 21(4), December 1996, pp.295-312.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
As the life span of people with intellectual disability increases, many are likely to outlive their parents. Thus, increasingly, major issues facing adults who remain at home with their parents are the replacement of lifelong parental care and their transition from parental care. One strategy has been to encourage parents to plan for the future. Yet research indicates that parents are reluctant to do this and there is little evidence regarding the efficacy of planning. Using qualitative methods, this study examined retrospectively the nature and implementation of plans made by parents of 62 older Australian adults with intellectual disability.
Independent living: planning ahead
- Author:
- SANDERSON Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.2.96, 1996, pp.6-7.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author discusses changes in approach amongst staff making plans for people with learning difficulties.
Crisis, what crisis: positive crisis management in services for people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- ELIATAMBY Anna, MISSEN Avril
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 61p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Looks in detail at issues of crisis management in services for people with learning difficulties. Draws on a variety of models to illustrate how services can actively anticipate and plan for crisis, so that the needs of service users and their carers are met in a positive and proactive way. Includes case studies, checklists and questionnaires.
Further education for people with learning difficulties: findings
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Further and Higher Education Act (1992) brought major changes to the way that continuing education is delivered for adults. The 'Still a Chance to Learn?' Project explored the impact of these changes specifically on adults with learning difficulties. The study found that the Act has had a mixed impact, with younger people and those with less severe learning difficulties often gaining, while the position for those with profound leaning difficulties has worsened.
Changing day service for people with learning disabilities: a case study of Staffordshire social services
- Author:
- SCRAGG Terry
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care Management and Planning, 4(2), April 1996, pp.61-68.
- Publisher:
- Pavillion
Describes developments in day services for people with learning disabilities in Staffordshire since 1993 when a major review of these services began a process of change, with the intention of creating a community based service more responsive to service users' needs. The case study reports on an evaluation of two key recommendations of the review; the introduction of an individual planning system and self-advocacy initiatives in adult training centres.
Building expectations: inquiry into community services and opportunities for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- CHANGE
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 31p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Version written for people with learning difficulties of a report of an inquiry to find out what services are needed to lead a good life in the community. The inquiry report was based on user views.
Planning for life 2
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 1p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Letter accompanying 'Planning for life: developing community services for people with complex multiple disabilities; no. 2: good practice in Manchester'.
Planning for life: developing community services for people with complex multiple disabilities; no.2; good practice in Manchester
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 24p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Planning for life 1 called for examples of good practice in services for people with multiple disabilities. This report was submitted by the Joint Service in Manchester, run by the SSD and the local health trust. The services they provide are for people with learning difficulties as well as people with complex multiple disabilities.
Building expectations: opportunities and services for people with a learning disability; report of the Mental Health Foundation Committee of Inquiry
- Authors:
- MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION. Committee of Inquiry, WAGNER Gillian (chair)
- Publisher:
- Mental Health Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 120p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report from an enquiry established to consider the services and opportunities that people with learning difficulties most need. Contains sections on: recognition; opportunities to develop; a place to live; good health care; a variety of relationships; the right to participate; and back up support.