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Information: a key to empowerment; a strategy for information for disabled people on the Isle of Wight; report of a six week study tour ... for the Community Health Services Isle of Wight District Health Authority
- Author:
- DAWSON Ruth
- Publisher:
- Isle of Wight District Health Authority. Community Health Services
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 39p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Newport
Report focusing on the role that information plays in improving the quality of life of disabled people, with the aim of producing a workable strategy for information provision.
Countdown to community care: arthritis care
- Authors:
- GUTCH Richard, COPE Doreen
- Publisher:
- Arthritis Care
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Assesses the implications of the community care reforms for people with arthritis.
Something to be proud of: the lives of Asian Disabled people and carers in Waltham Forest
- Author:
- BEGUM Nasa
- Publisher:
- Waltham Forest. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 193p.,tables,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Research study drawing on the experiences of Asian disabled people and their carers in Waltham Forest that looks at needs, existing service provision, and employment opportunities. Draws conclusions and presents an action plan for improvements to all aspects of services.
An introduction to disability living allowance
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Social Security. Benefits Agency
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Social Security. Benefits Agency
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 41p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Booklet aimed at people who give advice and information to disabled people. Provides background information on: the background to DLA, the main changes, attendance allowance, qualifying conditions, the period of a DLA award, how to claim, how it is paid, review and appeal rights, how DLA affects other benefits, where the claim is processed, and who to direct enquiries to.
Survey of elderly and disabled members of Lancashire's ethnic minority communities; report no.1
- Authors:
- BARROW Steve, MALLATRATT Mary
- Publisher:
- Lancashire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 100p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Preston
Survey carried out to discover how members of the ethnic minority communities viewed existing services and to identify any changes which would be needed to make the service more relevant to cultural and religious needs.
Requirements for the successful integration of disabled people into working life: summery report on a study conducted in Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom
- Author:
- SEYFRIED Erwin
- Publisher:
- European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 136p.
- Place of publication:
- Berlin
Towards independence: policy statement for services for physically and sensorily disabled people
- Author:
- LANCASHIRE. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- Lancashire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 47p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Preston
Door to door: a guide to transport for people with disabilities
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Transport
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 168p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Guide covering all forms of transport for both local and longer distance journeys. Provides contact points for further information. In 11 sections: getting started (including information on: benefits and allowances; equipment; and mobility for blind and partially sighted people); planning your journey; local trips; travelling in and across London; travelling further afield; cars and driving; travelling abroad; holidays; geographical directory; useful publications; and subject index.
The silent minority: children with disabilities in Asian families
- Author:
- SHAH Robina
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 118p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Focuses on service provision and challenges many of the stereotypes which may be held by service providers about parents' attitudes towards their child's special needs. Explores parents' awareness of available services and their views on the effectiveness of them. Emphasises the importance of listening to parents and makes recommendations for improvements in services. Also contains information about the cultural, religious, linguistic and social values which make up the Asian community.
New directions: suggestions for improving take-up in short term breaks
- Authors:
- ROBINSON Carol, STALKER Kirsten
- Publisher:
- HMSO
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 27p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the reasons why some families with disabled children do not use services offering breaks (respite care) and makes suggestions for developing attractive and accessible alternative services.