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The politics of self-advocacy and people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- ARMSTRONG Derrick
- Journal article citation:
- Policy and Politics, 30(3), July 2002, pp.333-345.
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
This article argues that in considering "self-advocacy" as a policy option through which the citizenship of people with learning difficulties can be asserted, it is necessary to start from an understanding of how "learning difficulties" are themselves socially constructed as a label for managing and controlling a "troublesome" minority. For this reason, significant difficulties are encountered by people with learning difficulties in their attempts to advance their civil rights through self-advocacy. This is particularly the case where self-advocacy is represented as part of a policy agenda for "empowerment" within service settings.
The view from Arthur's seat: review of services for people with learning disabilities; a literature review of housing and support options beyond Scotland
- Authors:
- SIMONS Ken, WATSON Debbie
- Publisher:
- Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 138p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report argues that a 'modernised' housing and support system for people with learning disabilities should encompass the following principles: citizenship and civil rights; supported living models such as 'active' support; person centred planning; access to other services such as employment, continuing education and supported leisure activities; coherent and flexible funding; and regulatory reform.