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Supporting disabled children and their families in Northern Ireland: a research and policy review
- Authors:
- KELLY Berni, MONTEITH Marina
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Research has provided valuable information on how support services in Northern Ireland can be targeted to meet the needs of disabled children and their families, some of which is based on the views of these children and their parents who are most able to identify the types of services they require. It is imperative that this knowledge is incorporated into the delivery and development of support services in Northern Ireland. Research suggests that parents experience poorly coordinated systems and inadequate services especially at particular stages, such as diagnosis or post-school transitions. Respite care services hold potential benefits for disabled children and their families but need to be more flexible, comprehensive, family based and focused on the needs and wishes of disabled children. There is a need to develop more integrated recreational, social and leisure opportunities for disabled children to help combat their social exclusion.
The circumstances, experiences and aspirations of young people with disabilities making the transition to adulthood: part II of a three year project entitled the welfare of children and young people in Northern Ireland
- Authors:
- MONTEITH Marina, SNEDDON Helga
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Queen's University of Belfast. Department of Social Work. Cent
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 75p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Part II of a three part study. Reports on a focused investigation regarding young people with disabilities making and dealing with the transition to adulthood. Describes the experiences of the young people in terms of: leaving school and undertaking further education, work training, or employment; independent living and personal autonomy; social interaction and community participation; and adult roles within the family. Explores the aspirations of the young people for their future as adults. Examines their experiences of social work services and explores their social care needs. Finally, considers the implications of the needs, circumstances, and aspirations of young disabled people for the implementation of the Children (NI) Order 1995.