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The PEdDS project: disabled social work students and placements
- Authors:
- WRAY Jane, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Hull
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 133p.
- Place of publication:
- Hull
The PEdDS (Professional Education and Disability Support) project explored the experiences of disabled students in placements in order to inform and produce best practice guidance in this area. Social work was chosen as the key discipline to investigate as it has had a long association with anti-discriminatory and inclusive practices. The aims of the PEdDS research were: to explore the barriers and opportunities for disabled social work students on placement; and to gather examples of good practice through the views, perspectives and experiences of disabled social work students and staff about supporting disabled students on placement.
Inclusive projects: a guide to best on preparing and delivering project briefs to secure access
- Author:
- DISABLED PERSONS TRANSPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Publisher:
- Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 88p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide offers best practice advice on how all participants in the development process can contribute to the delivery of a high quality inclusive environment that provides access to all members of society, including disabled people. the guide: explains the meaning of inclusive environments and conveys the social, legal and commercial benefits; describes the typical stages of the development process; highlights the significant role that ‘Project Briefs’ play in defining the access requirements of a project at every stage; underlines the importance of proactively (rather than through expectation) converting the project briefs into inclusive environments; explains the pivotal role that the ‘Access Champion’ plays in the project briefing and development processes; and explains the roles that the other key participants play in the project briefing and development processes. The guide also provides: best practice guidance on writing project briefs for inclusive environments; best practice guidance on converting the project briefs into inclusive environments; guidance on identifying and appointing a suitable Access Champion; real life examples of common problems and the reasons for them; and a glossary of key terms.
Good practice guidelines
- Author:
- BARNARDO's
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 8p.
- Place of publication:
- Barkingside
These good practice guidelines are intended for services which seek to support young disabled people in their transition to adulthood. The guidelines concern what service providers should try to do. They are based on what young disabled people themselves have said about what helps and does not help in the experience of growing up and becoming more independent.
Employing people with disabilities
- Author:
- EVANS Michael J
- Publisher:
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 92p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical guide for employers as to how to fulfil their responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Explains the provisions of the act; employment programmes and support services for employers wishing to take on disabled people; employment policies and good practice in recruitment and retention; disability etiquette; access and adjustments to premises; and provides a list of sources of financial assistance and advice.
Disabled children and the law: research and good practice
- Authors:
- READ Janet, CLEMENTS Luke
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 303p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Draws on research on the needs of disabled children, young adults and their families, and indicates how the law can be used to promote good practice and policy development. Explains the overlapping legal responsibilities of social services, health and education, and how to facilitate coordinated practice. Emphasises the importance of an anti-discriminatory approach and of involving parents and children in decision making and advocacy. Includes extensive appendices of resource materials.
Code of good practice on the employment of disabled people
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Employment Service
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Employment Service
- Publication year:
- 1990
- Pagination:
- 52p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
Aimed primarily at personnel and other managers in both the public and private sectors. Covers the law relating to employing people with disabilities; an examination of some employer concerns about recruiting; good practice in recruitment and selection; options to consider for employees who become disabled; and guidance on drawing up a policy or policy statement. Also contains a section for directors and senior managers recommending specific policy objectives and how to achieve them.