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Korean disability employment policy: what is it offering people with learning disabilities?
- Authors:
- KIM Jin Woo, DAVIS Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Society, 5(3), July 2006, pp.409-419.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
From the 1960s onwards opportunities for employment for disabled people have been promoted by the South Korean government and recent research has focused on the achievements of policies in this area. However people with learning disabilities have largely been ignored in this research. The paper draws on a study which used research methods designed explicitly to enable people with learning disabilities to participate and their voices to be heard. The findings highlight the failure of current policies to provide suitable employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities and the paper concludes with some recommendations.
Time for some added value
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Jo, HOLMAN Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.9.07, 2007, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors, the first the Chief Executive of Mencap and the second a member of the Inspired Services (Advocacy Group), debate the achievements of Valuing People policies and the kinds of changes that should be introduced in this year's policy "Refresh".
Just the job
- Author:
- COOPER David
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 11.9.97, 1997, p.29.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports on a working support scheme which has enabled one hospital trust to open its job opportunities to people with learning disabilities.
Accommodation and employment policies for people with disabilities
- Authors:
- HARDWICK Jill, JAMES Jenny, BROWN Fiona
- Publisher:
- University of New South Wales. Social Welfare Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1987
- Pagination:
- 127p., tables. bibliogs., illus.
- Place of publication:
- Kensington, NSW
The keys to life: unlocking futures for people with learning disabilities: implementation framework and priorities 2019-2021
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Government
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 35
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A framework to implement the 'Keys to life' learning disability strategy in Scotland. The priorities for delivery are guided by four rights-based outcomes: a healthier life; choice and control; independence; and active citizenship and participation in community and society. The framework sets out plans to raise the profile of employing people with a learning disability, as well as improving experiences in school and improving the transition from school to further education or employment. It also covers healthy relationships and the right to become a parent. The framework was created in partnership with the Scottish Commission on Learning Disabilities (SCLD) and the Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory. (Edited publisher abstract)
Inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream employment: is it really all about the money? A case study of four large companies in Norway and Sweden
- Authors:
- KUZNETSOVA Yuliya, YALCIN Betul
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 32(2), 2017, pp.233-253.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This study investigates how large companies respond to public policy measures to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream employment based on a case study of four companies in Norway and Sweden. The qualitative interviews, which were conducted with company managers, government representatives in Norway, and non-governmental organisations in Sweden, revealed three overarching themes: (1) ‘legitimacy’, (2) ‘financial interests’ and (3) ‘non-financial support’. The results indicate a more proactive response from the Swedish companies, especially regarding persons with intellectual and learning difficulties. The Norwegian companies reveal a high commitment to their own employees. These findings cannot be explained solely using neo-institutional theory, which holds that organisations demonstrate ‘conformity with powerful institutional myths to strengthen support and secure survival'. The results indicate that inclusive targeted corporate policies and programmes, advisory support, and the agency and value choices of the management might matter more. (Publisher abstract)
Learning disability policy and practice in the UK
- Author:
- MASELL Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 13(3), October 2008, pp.12-15.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author comments on the article by Simon Whitehead, et al, in this issue of Learning Disability Review on learning disability policy in the four countries in the UK. The discussion focuses on deinstitutionalisation and community living; person-centred care and employment. The author concludes that although the progress reports show that services for people with learning disabilities are at different stages in the four jurisdictions of the UK, they show a high degree of commonality on the issues that need to tackled.
Learning disability policy in the UK
- Authors:
- WHITEHEAD Simon, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 13(3), October 2008, pp.4-11.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article provides separate, but linked, overviews of learning disability policy in the four countries of the UK, commenting on current policy and its links to the wider policy agenda, delivery strategies and challenges for the future.
New deal for disabled people: second synthesis report: interim findings from the evaluation
- Authors:
- STAFFORD Bruce, et al
- Publisher:
- Corporate Document Services; Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 152p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
The New Deal for Disabled People (NDDP) is the major employment programme for people on incapacity benefits. It is a voluntary programme that aims to help people with a disability or health condition move into sustained employment. Around 65 Job Brokers, who are a mix of public, private, and voluntary sector organisations, deliver the programme. NDDP is subject to an extensive programme of evaluation. This report presents selected findings from the evaluation. It covers developments up to and including spring 2004, and synthesises findings from fieldwork with NDDP participants, employers, members of the eligible population, those delivering the programme (notably staff from Job Brokers and Jobcentre Plus offices), and from administrative data. The evaluation is on-going and further reports will present findings on the programme as it evolves. The report draws upon qualitative and quantitative research conducted by a team of researchers from: the Centre for Research in Social Policy (Loughborough University), the Institute for Employment Studies, the National Centre for Social Research, and the Social Policy Research Unit (University of York) as well as analysis of administrative data by the Department for Work and Pensions
Working futures?: disabled people, policy and social inclusion
- Editors:
- ROULSTONE Alan, BARNES Colin, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 346p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This book looks at the current effectiveness and future scope for enabling policy in the field of disability and employment. The book brings together a wide range of policy insights to bear on the question of disabled peoples working futures. It includes analyses of recent policy initiatives as diverse as the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, Draft Disability Bill, the benefits system, New Deal for Disabled People, job retention policy, comparative disability policy, the role of the voluntary sector and 'new policies for a new workplace'. Contributions from academics, NGOs, the OECD and the disabled peoples' movement bring multiple theoretical, professional and user perspectives to the debates at the heart of the book.