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A global movement
- Author:
- SNELL Janet
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 7.11.02, 2002, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how to ensure that self-advocacy for people with learning difficulties continues to develop.
Speaking for themselves
- Author:
- PERRY Joanna
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 8(1), September 2001, pp.10-14.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
The VIA Advocacy Project is funded by the Department of Health to distribute money set aside for the development of self-advocacy groups in the Valuing People White Paper. The author explains the aims of the new project, the history of self-advocacy, and the need for further development.
Can self-advocacy impact upon culture?
- Author:
- GREIG Rob
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 20(2), 2015, pp.77-79.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: This paper provides a commentary on the article 'Changing organisational culture: another role for self-advocacy' by Robin Miller. Design/methodology/approach: The paper suggests that self-advocacy has the potential to be a significant influence on organisational culture, but questions whether self-advocacy's current funding regime and limited focus on outcomes makes this possible. Research limitations/implications: This issue is identified as one where further research would be beneficial. Practical implications: If organisations are to use self-advocacy as a route of cultural change, it is suggested that attention will need to be given to issues of independent funding, management change objectives and whole system change. Originality/value: If evidence were generated to support the belief that self-advocacy can impact on organisational culture, the consequences for how society and services behave towards people with learning disabilities could be significant. (Edited publisher abstract)
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.