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'It's against our law, never mind anyone else's': the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and adults with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, LERPINIERE Jennifer
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 24(7), December 2009, pp.829-843.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper presents the findings of a 15 month study examining Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (the provision of goods, services and facilities) in relation to adults with learning disabilities. Interviews were conducted with service providers and disability organisations, while focus groups co-facilitated by self-advocates, were carried out with adults with learning disabilities and family carers of people with profound multiple impairments. The five focus groups each had between three and seven participants. Cases which had gone to court or mediation were also examined along with two legal case studies. The paper presents the collated views of people with learning disabilities in Scotland about the Act and about using services. Awareness of their rights was generally low, although activists were better informed. While usually offered reasonable service in shops, pubs and other facilities, the level of reported incidents of unfair treatment was significant. This could take three forms: being treated with a lack of courtesy and respect, failure to make reasonable adjustments, and outright refusal to serve. Participants expressed a strong sense of injustice when treated in these ways but the majority was unlikely to complain, although a few had challenged unfair treatment. The paper concludes with recommendations for policy and practice.
Going with the flow: choice, dementia and people with learning difficulties
- Author:
- STALKER Kirsten
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 48p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Report examining some of the issues facing older people with learning difficulties and dementia. Focuses on hearing the voices of users, and exploring the extent and nature of opportunities people have to make choices about their lives.
Parents' views of different respite care services
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, ROBINSON Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 7(2), 1994, pp.97-117.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
This paper focuses on one part of a three-year study into respite care services to disabled children. Findings from previous research are outlined, an overview and methodology of the study of consumers' views are presented, and results discussed.
Eliciting user perspectives on what works
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, GILLIARD Jane, DOWNS Murna G.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 14(2), February 1999, pp.120-134.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article considers how research with people with learning difficulties has developed a culture for hearing the views of service users. It outlines various methodologies, with considerations of their strengths and weaknesses. Then reviews the research in dementia care which features the subjective experience, and finally draws out lessons and identifies possible ways forward.
If you don't ask you don't get: review of services for people with learning disabilities: the views of people who use services and their carers
- Authors:
- STALKER Kirsten, et al
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 91p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The purpose of this three month study was to explore the views of people with learning disabilities who use services and their carpers. The overall picture that emerged was one of social isolation with many people in rural and urban settings and having few friends outside family and system. Everyone made use of community services, but this was often part of a group or with a staff member.
Developments in short-term care: breaks and opportunities
- Editor:
- STALKER Kirsten
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 170p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Brings together research findings into short term care services for a range of user groups. Looks at: user views; costings; quality of service provision; and specific groups such as disabled children and people with dementia.