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Relationships
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Explains the kind of relationships which are fundamental to the quality of life of people with physical disabilities
Leisure
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Leisure time offers a break from the more mundane activities of everyday life for those with physical disabilities. Leisure opportunities are many and varied. Who would have thought half a century ago that ‘retail therapy’ or shopping for pleasure would become a major leisure activity?
Health and fitness
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Disabled people are often excluded from health promotion and education programmes. Yet disabled people have similar health problems to the rest of the population and people with some conditions experience poorer health than the population in general. This booklet advises people on looking after themselves both physically and mentally as the key to enjoying life; diet and exercise helping to keep the body healthy.
Personal safety
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Personal safety for physically disabled people is about recognising possible dangers and knowing what steps can be taken to stay safe.
Do you know your rights?
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with physical disabilities have equal rights. It is important to know what they are and what be can done if people with physical disabilities rights are often not respected. A disabled person may face additional difficulties exercising rights and it is crucial to know what to do when this happens.
Your finances
- Author:
- SCOPE
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 3p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Money is an essential part of daily living. Having an impairment can impose extra costs and burdens. Practical advice is given.
Welcoming disabled customers
- Author:
- EMPLOYERS' FORUM ON DISABILITY
- Publisher:
- Employers' Forum on Disability
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This is an accessible introduction to all front-line staff which sets out the experiences and preferences of disabled customers. It offers practical advice on how to offer quality service to disabled customers
Disability communication guide
- Author:
- EMPLOYERS' FORUM ON DISABILITY
- Publisher:
- Employers' Forum on Disability
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Disability Communications Guide is a quick reference guide for everyone who might work with or serve disabled people. It advises on specific impairments and preferred modes of assistance, gives guidance on language and etiquette and contains practical advice on how to recognise and avoid attitudes and behaviour which can create misunderstandings and barriers.
Decent Homes Standards and accessibility
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
The Decent Homes Standard sets government targets for social housing in England on a range of issues but does not specifically include any requirements about the accessibility of properties. This study considered the approach of six English housing associations with large refurbishment programmes following the transfer of previously council-owned stock. It looked at whether there had been a missed opportunity in terms of improving accessibility and whether there was any evidence that accessibility had actually been made worse by the works that had been carried out.
It's fantastic!
- Author:
- LEDWIDGE Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 2.02.06, 2006, pp.36-37.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article describes an innovative large supported housing scheme in Bradford which demonstrates that the extra care housing is not just for older people. It can work well for severely disabled adults under pension age and can be a genuine alternative to residential care. The author illustrates how the right environment and support reduces levels of dependency and reduces the need for intensive packages of care.