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The limits of personalisation
- Author:
- DUFFY Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 17(3), 2012, pp.111-123.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The term ‘personalisation’ has come to dominate policy and practice for people with learning disabilities. However, it is a term that can be used in many different ways. The aim of this paper is to explain the development of the concept of personalisation and its dependence upon prior innovations such as independent living, person-centred planning and individual budgets, and to explore its meaning, limitations and future prospects. The paper takes the form of an analytical and historical review of ideas that have been important in the recent history of public policy for people with learning disabilities. The paper argues that the innovations associated with personalisation were instead inspired by citizenship. People with learning disabilities, along with other disabled people, have been engaged in a struggle to achieve full citizenship. Recent reforms that go by the name of personalisation treat disabled people as citizens and may mark an important stage in the development of a fairer system. However, these innovations are limited by the lack of more fundamental reforms and at best are only stepping stones for a fairer society that takes citizenship for all seriously.
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.
Quality and costs of residential supports for people with learning disabilities: summary and implications
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 30p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Presents a brief summary of the results of a large scale research project identifying and exploring the nature, quality and costs of residential or village communities and community based dispersed housing schemes for people with learning difficulties.
Home, work and inclusion: the social policy implications of supported living and employment for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- SIMONS Ken
- Publisher:
- York Publishing Service/Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 119p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Report aiming to bring adults with learning difficulties to the forefront of emerging policy on social inclusion. Explores a range of social policy areas, including: housing and support services; the regulation of community care; the social security system; employment services; and access to adult and continuing education. In each case, the problems the current system poses for people with learning difficulties are described, and possible solutions are outlined.