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All change for accessibility?
- Author:
- BASHALL Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Voluntary Voice, 107, September 1996, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- London Voluntary Service Council
Summarises the findings of a new report from GLAD, 'All change 2000', which looks at transport for disabled people in London.
The Orange badge scheme: orange badges on issue at 31 March 1996; a survey of local authorities in England
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Transport. Strategy and Analysis Unit
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Transport
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 7p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London
Weedbusters
- Author:
- RUFF Bryan
- Journal article citation:
- ReHab NetWork, 42, Summer 1996, pp.5-8.
- Publisher:
- National Vocational Rehabilitation Association
Describes an initiative from the London Borough of Waltham Forest's Garden Services Section which involves people with disabilities working for people with disabilities.
Friendly faces
- Author:
- WHITE Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.2.96, 1996, p.28.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The lack of support for parents coming to terms with a disabled child is being redressed by a group of mothers and fathers. They have set up a new service, with help from Scope and MENCAP, called Face to Face and operate all over the south east of England.
Partners in policymaking
- Author:
- NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM
- Publisher:
- National Development Team
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Partners in Policy Making is a leadership training programme for disabled adults and parents of disabled children up to school leaving age. Aims to invest in users of services who will have the competence and confidence to work with policy makers at national and local level. This booklet describes the course content, and how it was run with a group of people from the North West of England.
The cost of care: the impact of charging policy on the lives of disabled people
- Authors:
- CHETWYND Mark, et al
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 96p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Report providing a systematic account of disabled people's responses to new and increased charges for local authority care services. Based on interviews in 5 local authorities in England and Wales, each with a different charging system. Highlights issues of major concern to disabled people and considers the implications for charging policies and practices.
Funding adaptations: the need to cooperate
- Authors:
- HEYWOOD Frances, SMART Gavin
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 201p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Presents an in depth picture of how aids and adaptations for disabled people are funded in England and Wales. Brings together information from a wide range of funders. Makes recommendations for legislation, policy clarification, training, research and resources.
Together we can plan my future: the needs of school leavers with a visual impairment and additional disabilities
- Author:
- SeeABILITY
- Publisher:
- SeeABILITY
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 79p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leatherhead
Report focusing on the needs of young people with a visual impairment who also have additional disabilities and who are about to leave school in the West Country. Includes sections on: a profile of the West of England; the young people's disabilities; their future needs; the needs of parents; and summary of key findings.
Personal social services local authority statistics: residential accommodation; detailed statistics on residential care homes and local authority supported residents, England 1995
- Editor:
- STATON Roger
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- n.p.,tables.
- Place of publication:
- London