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Polish social services to families of children with disabilities: practice in an emerging setting
- Authors:
- GAMMON Elizabeth Ann, DZIEGIELEWSKA Jolanta
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 40(4), October 1997, pp.393-406.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Discusses a pilot study of the roles that social workers in Poland perform as they attempt to assist families whose children have disabilities. Barriers to service provision were examined, as were the cultural, economic and political frameworks in which those services are provided. Results demonstrate the emergence of a dynamic group of workers interested in clarifying the mission of their profession and in educating the public about the services in can provide to families.
Empowering stroke victims through self-help/mutual aid
- Author:
- OI-WAH Esther Chow
- Journal article citation:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work, 7(2), September 1997, pp.63-76.
- Publisher:
- Times Academic
Discusses how cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is a common cause of death and perhaps the first cause of disability in adults in Hong Kong. CVD inevitably takes its toll on the patients and their family members and the slow and difficult rehabilitation period can be a very disempowering experience. This article aims to report the effectiveness of using self-help/mutual help groups as a means to overcome powerlessness of the stroke victims.
The social model of disability and the disappearing body: towards a sociology of impairment
- Authors:
- HUGHES Bill, PATERSON Kevin
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 12(3), June 1997, pp.325-340.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article asks what is the case for, and how would one begin to construct a sociology of impairment. Argues that the realignment of the disability/impairment distinction is vital for the identity politics of the disability movement. The body is at the heart of contemporary political and theoretical debate, yet the social model of disability makes it an exile. The transformation of the body from a reactionary to an emancipatory concept implies a sociology of impairment. This paper explores the contribution that post-structuralism and phenomenology might make to this end.
Realm of the senses
- Authors:
- GILLYON Moira, LAMBERT Theresa
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 7.5.97, 1997, pp.32-35.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The authors describe a colourful an innovative project to develop a sensory garden to stimulate the senses of clients with severe learning or physical disabilities.
Integrating models of disability: a reply to Shakespeare and Watson
- Author:
- JOHNSTON Marie
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 12(2), April 1997, pp.307-310.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Comments on the article 'Defending the social model' by Shakespeare and Watson in the preceding pages (pp.293-300), and argues that a model of social influence does not rule out a psychological model.
Moving with the times: information for disabled people on CD-ROM
- Author:
- VISSER Inez
- Journal article citation:
- Integrate News, 63, March 1997, pp.15-16.
Highlights a new information service which has been developed by Disability Scotland and discusses possibilities.
All system go
- Author:
- WILLIAMS Emlyn
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 27.2.97, 1997, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Explains how the provision of ECS, Environment Control Systems which assist disabled living has been made better and more equitable in the North West.
Investing in disabled people: a strategy from welfare to work
- Author:
- HOWARD Marilyn
- Publisher:
- Disablement Income Group
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 2 booklets in pack.
- Place of publication:
- London
Discusses and recommends options for eliminating the financial disincentives within the social security system which discourage disabled people wanting to work and creating instead the incentives which may encourage them back into employment.
The Orange Badge Scheme: Orange Badges on issue at 31 March 1997; a survey of local authorities in England
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. Urban and Local Transport Directorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- np
- Place of publication:
- London
From a different viewpoint: the lives and experiences of visually impaired people
- Authors:
- FRENCH Sally, SWAIN John
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 80p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Workbook designed to help young people explore the lives and experiences of visually impaired people. Uses case studies and interviews and explores issues around disability in general.