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People with intellectual disabilities: towards a good life?
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Kelley, WALMSLEY Jan, WOLFE Marie
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 234p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
This book asks the following questions: what does it mean to live a good life; why has it proved so difficult for people with intellectual disabilities to live one; and what happens when we make a good life the centre of our consideration of people with intellectual disabilities. These questions are explored through a re-examination of ideas from philosophy and social theory, and through personal life stories. This book provides an analysis and critique of current policies and underpinning ideologies in relation to people with intellectual disabilities and explores ways in which a good life may be made more attainable. Chapters include: exploring a good life; part one: reflecting on a good life: my own life: Marie Wolfe; thinking about a good life; a good life and people with intellectual disabilities; part two: re-examining key concepts in the light of current practice: a good life in policy?; changing problems changing solutions; changing constructions of work; part three: rethinking a good life: justice, rights and capabilities; community, inclusion and belonging; promoting a good life; conclusion.
Building community through circles of friends: a practical guide to making inclusion a reality for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- BURKE Christine
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 82p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Describes how to support people to become connected in the community and develop friendships. This book considers the practical steps to developing a circle of support that will result in long-lasting friendships and on-going connections in a person's local community.
Making it work: a guide to employing people with a learning disability
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- London
There are clear benefits in having a diverse workforce. Good practice in ensuring that all applicants, regardless of their disability, are considered for employment, results in the appointment of the best person for the job. However, there are particular benefits that people with a learning disability bring to a workplace: positive corporate image, good business, reduced staff turnover, promoting social inclusion, access to an untapped pool of labour, and improved staff attendance.
Making it work: a guide to help you find and keep a job
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 40p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide for people with a learning disability who may be considering getting a job.
Intellectual disabilities: genetics, behaviour and inclusion
- Author:
- RONDAL J. A.
- Publisher:
- Whurr
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 203p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Advances in biobehavioural sciences are bringing important changes in the field of intellectual disabilities. Of particular interest is the description of particular behavioural phenotypes related to but distinct from genotypes, and the extent to which they are specific. In this text, more than 20 particular genetic syndromes with marked levels of intellectual disability are identified and described from a variety of points of view, including cognitive, language, behavioural, adaptive and social and community inclusion aspects.
Learning disability today
- Author:
- CARNABY Steven
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 220p.
- Place of publication:
- Eynsham
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
This book examines the current issues of those using and delivering services and support for people with a learning disability. The book strives to renew and extend the enthusiasm of the previous editions in the face of an ever-changing landscape of policy and provision. Many of the chapter themes reflect the learning outcomes of the QCF learning disability qualifications introduced in 2011. Personalised services, quality of life and inclusion for all and key issues are covered in this new edition. Topics include: legislative frameworks person-centred thinking: implementing person-centred approaches in health and social care self-directed support and personalisation intimate lives: sexuality and people with learning disabilities family matters: working with parents with learning disabilities.
A life in the community: an action research project promoting citizenship for people with high support needs
- Authors:
- SWIFT Paul, MATTINGLY Molly
- Publisher:
- Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 26p., DVD
- Place of publication:
- London
This project aims to work with four organisations from the third sector to improve daytime opportunities for up to 40 people with higher support needs and help them to be more included in the life of a community; develop the capacity of organisations in the not-for-profit sector to support this group to make greater use of mainstream services and facilities; and stimulate new ways of support provided to them.
Our lives, our communities: promoting independence and inclusion for people with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- HART Craig, et al
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 46p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Examining the issue of independence and inclusion, this study shows how 15 adults with learning difficulties live and what they think about their lives. Researched by people with learning difficulties themselves, the report compares experiences of living with parents, living independently in the community and living in a ‘village community’. Independence, choice and control were important themes in the study. The report makes recommendations to promote independence and inclusion for people with learning difficulties. The ethics and practicalities of user-controlled research are described.
Our lives, our communities: Promoting independence and inclusion for people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Examining the issue of independence and inclusion, this study shows how 15 adults with learning difficulties live and what they think about their lives. Researched by people with learning difficulties themselves, the report compares experiences of living with parents, living independently in the community and living in a ‘village community’. Independence, choice and control were important themes in the study. The report makes recommendations to promote independence and inclusion for people with learning difficulties. The ethics and practicalities of user-controlled research are described.
Making it work: what you should know if the person you care for is considering employment
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide for parents and carers of a person with a learning disability who is thinking about getting a job.