The author reports on how measures to help disabled people into work are being hindered by employers' attitudes and a lack of confidence among those wanting to work.
The author reports on how measures to help disabled people into work are being hindered by employers' attitudes and a lack of confidence among those wanting to work.
There are plans to end the means testing of the disabled facilities grant. However, the author discusses how families will still face problems making the home adaptations they need with the grant limit currently at £25,000.
There are plans to end the means testing of the disabled facilities grant. However, the author discusses how families will still face problems making the home adaptations they need with the grant limit currently at £25,000.
Subject terms:
home adaptations, housing, physical disabilities, assistive technology, grants;
Looks at important areas that have been excluded from the green paper 'Every Child Matters'. Looks at: children entering the country; parents and carers of disabled children; young carers; and children with parents in jail. Argues that the listing of specific groups in the paper could be seen as divisive, with those not specifically mentioned having unmet needs.
Looks at important areas that have been excluded from the green paper 'Every Child Matters'. Looks at: children entering the country; parents and carers of disabled children; young carers; and children with parents in jail. Argues that the listing of specific groups in the paper could be seen as divisive, with those not specifically mentioned having unmet needs.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, young carers, asylum seekers, children, government policy;
Move, an activity based-programme, teaches children with severe disabilities the skills of sitting, standing and walking by combining knowledge about education, therapy and the family. The author looks at its success at one school in Wales, where children and young people are achieving a surprising measure of independence.
Move, an activity based-programme, teaches children with severe disabilities the skills of sitting, standing and walking by combining knowledge about education, therapy and the family. The author looks at its success at one school in Wales, where children and young people are achieving a surprising measure of independence.
Subject terms:
independence, physical disabilities, rehabilitation, severe disabilities, young people, children;
The author discusses developments in medical technology which allow for the screening of embryos for disabilities, giving parents the option of termination at a very early stage.
The author discusses developments in medical technology which allow for the screening of embryos for disabilities, giving parents the option of termination at a very early stage.
A disproportionate number of families with disabled children live in poverty. The author argues that the situation could be improved by publicising Disability Living Allowance and simplifying the 60-page application form.
A disproportionate number of families with disabled children live in poverty. The author argues that the situation could be improved by publicising Disability Living Allowance and simplifying the 60-page application form.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, physical disabilities, poverty, benefits, disability living allowance, families;