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Ethnicity, disability and Scope: the case for embracing black disability issues
- Author:
- PRIDMORE Anne
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 40p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Argues the case for the need to focus on black disability issues. Aims to be a practical guide for Scope workers on how to address race and disability issues in rural and urban areas. Starts by clarifying key issues for black disabled people, identifying levers for change and suggests ways of identifying black disabled people within communities. The second part of the report provides a population analysis of ethnic minority communities in the east Midlands and a list of black voluntary organisations in these areas.
Longitudinal changes in the amount of informal care among publicly paid home care recipients
- Author:
- LI Lydia W.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 45(4), August 2005, pp.465-473.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
This study examined how the amount of informal care received by disabled elders changes when they are receiving publicly paid home care, and whether formal service use, disability, caregiving arrangements, and demographic characteristics of older adults predict changes in the amount of informal care. Hierarchical linear models were estimated, using 3-year data (12 repeated observations) collected from 888 elderly participants in Michigan's Home- and Community-Based Medicaid Waiver Program. The amount of informal care declined in the beginning period when publicly paid home care was received, and then it stabilized. Changes in activities and instrumental activities of daily living and caregiver residence predicted changes in the amount. The living arrangement and age of elders predicted different patterns of change over time. Neither formal service amount nor its change significantly predicted the amount of informal care. The study concludes informal caregivers do not relinquish caregiving when publicly paid home care is available. Expanding community-based long-term care is a means of fostering partnerships between formal and informal caregivers.
Promoting modern technology and internet access for under-represented older populations
- Authors:
- IRIZARRY Carol, DOWNING Andrew, WEST Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Technology in Human Services, 19(4), November 2002, pp.13-30.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Reports on an Australian research based programme which was designed to introduce the concepts of modern technology and some Internet skills to people over 55. Target populations included people in rural areas, those with a first language other than English and people who were frail or had a disability. Informal, interactive, hands-on sessions were developed which demonstrated the concepts underpinning modern computer-based devices and their applications in society. Major findings indicated that most participants identified feeling less anxious and more confident about using a new range of computer-based skills.
Making the connections: the final report on transport and social exclusion
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 147p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the links between social exclusion, transport and the location of services. It is particularly focused on access to those opportunities that have the most impact on life-chances, such as work, learning and healthcare. People may not be able to access services as a result of social exclusion. For example, they may be restricted in their use of transport by low incomes, or because bus routes do not run to the right places. Age and disability can also stop people driving and using public transport. Problems with transport provision and the location of services can reinforce social exclusion. They prevent people from accessing key local services or activities, such as jobs, learning, healthcare, food shopping or leisure. Problems can vary by type of area (for example urban or rural) and for different groups of people, such as disabled people, older people or families with children. The effects of road traffic also disproportionately impact on socially excluded areas and individuals through pedestrian accidents, air pollution, noise and the effect on local communities of busy roads cutting through residential areas.
Scope for fair housing: a literature review of housing with support for younger disabled people who require accessible housing
- Authors:
- ESMOND Dianne, STEWART Jill
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 88p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
The project seeks out and highlights good practice in the delivery of accessible housing with support in the community. This initial study considers the background to the provision of housing with support in the community and what is generally considered to represent good practice. It examines the context within which housing and community care policy interact, bringing together previous research findings and good practice advice. Contents include: definition of disability; key housing concepts in relation to disabled people; the demographic context; housing an support issues; interagency cooperation; user involvement; finance; service provision for black disabled people; criteria of good practice.
Older people: their transport needs and requirements; summary report
- Author:
- ATKINS W.S
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 30p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Summary of a report presenting the findings of an investigation into the transport needs of older people. Aim of the study was to audit current and future needs, taking into account future demographic changes. Surveys existing research and presents its own findings from findings from focus groups and a household survey. Found that key issues include accessibility, safety, cost and availability. Makes recommendations for future policy and practice.
Older people: their transport needs and requirements
- Author:
- ATKINS W.S
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 105p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents the findings of an investigation into the transport needs of older people. Aim of the study was to audit current and future needs, taking into account future demographic changes. Surveys existing research and presents its own findings from findings from focus groups and a household survey. Found that key issues include accessibility, safety, cost and availability. Makes recommendations for future policy and practice.