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The employment of disabled people in the public sector: a review of data and literature
- Authors:
- HIRST Michael, et al
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 169p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The proposed duty on the public sector to promote disability equality will require employers to take action in areas which are currently under-developed such as: involving disabled staff; training and awareness raising; monitoring disability within the workforce and among job applicants; and taking an organisation-wide strategic approach. Guidance needs to convince employers of the value to them of taking action, involving a prior understanding of what motivates them to change.
People with physical impairments and mental health support needs: a critical review of the literature
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 53p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This report reviews the literature on the mental health support needs of people with physical impairments. The review is divided into two parts. The first part reviews research literature concerned with psychology, psychiatry and rehabilitation services. The second part of the review looks at what is known about the mental health support needs and experiences of people with physical impairments from a social model perspective. It was the first stage of a research project. (Edited publisher abstract)
Medicaid managed care, substance abuse treatment, and people with disabilities: review of the literature
- Authors:
- BACHMAN Sara S., DRAINONI Mari-Lynn, TOBIAS Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 29(3), August 2004, pp.189-196.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Presents a review of the literature relating to substance abuse, disability, and Medicaid managed care which suggests that substance abuse is a serious issue for individuals with disabilities. Identifies topics for a research agenda on the needs of individuals with disabilities who also experience co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Implications for social work policy and practice are discussed.
Supporting parents: messages from research
- Author:
- QUINTON David
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 271p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book explores the range of supports that parents find effective and how those supports might be improved or better mobilized. It draws from studies on the general population as well as specific service users, to highlight issues common to parents in a wide variety of circumstances.
Participation of disabled children in individual decisions about their lives and in public decisions about service development
- Authors:
- CAVET Judith, SLOPER Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 18(4), September 2004, pp.278-290.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A literature review was carried out to establish what evidence exists about disabled children's participation in decision-making, both regarding their own lives and about the shape of service delivery. There is evidence that disabled children hold and can express views, given the right environment. However, participation of disabled children needs further development. Measures proposed include addressing organisational systems so that they promote participation, extending advocacy services, the adoption of inclusive approaches and staff training, plus education and information for disabled children and their parents. There remain significant gaps in the research evidence available.
Using the evidence to develop quality assistive technology services
- Author:
- MOUNTAIN Gail
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 12(1), February 2004, pp.19-26.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on a literature review and provides illustrations of how the evidence can be used to underpin the development of assistive technology services for older and disabled people and disabled children. The aim is to support the development of user-focused, accessible services.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and psychiatry: lessons from the first seven years
- Author:
- GLOZIER Nick
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 28(4), April 2004, pp.126-129.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
The aim was to extract relevant information for clinicians from reported and/or accessible cases involving psychiatric illness brought under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA). Institutional databases were searched for DDA cases and relevant guidance from case law extracted. Over half the cases reaching higher courts involve psychiatric illness. A number of decisions provide guidance for clinicians wishing to aid their own patients, and those involved as expert witnesses. These cover which conditions are included as impairments (almost everything in ICD-10), what associated effects are to be considered, and the relevance of comorbidity and treatment. Cases often involve recovery of clinical documents that reveal interesting variation in professional standards. Virtually all patients of psychiatrists in secondary care would be covered by the DDA. Knowledge of this Act could be used to enhance a patient’s access to employment and services, and potentially overcome some of the effects of stigmatisation.