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Rights, independence, choice and inclusion
- Author:
- MENDONCA Pen
- Publisher:
- Learning Disability Taskforce
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 88p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is the second report of the learning disabilities taskforce. It is nearly 3 years since Valuing People, the learning disability White Paper for England came out. Since then really good changes have been happening for some people with learning disabilities and their families. But most people with learning disabilities still do not have basic rights and face discrimination. This is especially so for people who are from minority ethnic communities, and people who have high support needs. We are now working with the Department of Health to check how Valuing People is making a difference. It is very important that people with learning disabilities and families are fully involved in this.
Good practice guidance: consultation with equalities groups
- Author:
- REID-HOWIE ASSOCIATES
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Good practice guidance - consultation with equalities groups: a summary
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Equality Unit
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Black people first conference report: June 1st and 2nd 1993
- Author:
- BLACK PEOPLE FIRST
- Publisher:
- People First
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 25p.,illus.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report from a conference organised by People First, an organisation run by and for people with learning difficulties. Presents the views of black people with learning difficulties on such issues as racism, services, and education.
Developments in fostering and adoption
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 23.2.89, 1989, pp.i-viii.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Brief comments on various developments, including the NFCA Charter; special needs children; open adoption; black children.
Equalities scoping study
- Author:
- FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 23p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Office of the National Co-Directors for Learning Disability asked the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities to look at whether the experiences of adults with learning disabilities and their families were getting better in the context of Valuing People Now and its associated Equality Impact Assessment. Databases and other resources were used to identify articles, reports, websites and information focusing on specific topics in relation to people with learning disabilities: ageing and older people; gender; sexual orientation and identity; religion, belief and spirituality; race, culture and ethnicity; and relationships, sex and parenting. For each topic, the report sets out evidence of action or change since January 2009, emerging issues, and examples of good practice. The report includes brief discussion of the issues raised.
House of power
- Author:
- HIRST Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.2.96, 1996, p.21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Women with learning difficulties are vulnerable to violence and abuse. The article reports on a new user-led refuge, Beverley Lewis House, helping them face the future.
The voice of the child: a handbook for professionals
- Editors:
- DAVIE Ronald, UPTON Graham, VARMA Ved
- Publisher:
- Falmer
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 184p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Handbook aimed at all professionals working with children. Includes papers on: the law in relation to the wishes and feelings of the child; listening to children in educational contexts; a social work perspective; eliciting children's views - the contribution of psychologists; the voice of the child in mental health practice; learning to listen to children; listening to children with disabilities and special educational needs; listening to and communicating with young children; gender issues; and race and the child's perspective.
A practical guide to working with people with learning disabilities: a handbook for care assistants and support workers
- Editors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Hawker/Care Concern
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 176p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text that includes chapters on: how services have changed; the caring relationship; individual planning; effective communication; sight and hearing; challenging behaviour; sharing the tasks of daily living; teaching new skills; day services; employment; leisure and recreation; meeting the needs of black people; mealtimes and personal care; sexuality; movement and lifting; health and medical care; rights, advocacy and support; how the home is managed; emergencies; and career planning.
A practical guide to working with people with learning disabilities: a handbook for care assistants and support workers
- Editors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Hawker/Care Concern
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 176p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text for people working with people with learning difficulties. Looks at all aspects of the work, including: how services have changed; coming into care; the caring relationship; individual planning; effective communication; sight and hearing; challenging behaviour; teaching new skills; day care; finding and keeping a job; leisure and recreation; meeting the needs of black people; mealtimes and personal care; sexuality; health care; medical matters; rights, advocacy and support; how the home is managed; managing an emergency; and career planning.