British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(1), January 2003, pp.2-8.
Publisher:
Sage
Reports on a study which asked people with disabilities whether they believed that they received appropriate professional support, information and practical help when adapting their homes and which sought to learn more about their feelings about the adaptation process. A qualitative research method, using three focus groups in different geographical areas, was carried out with a purposive sample of participants who had received adaptations to their homes and had been assisted by their local authorities. The study suggested that when problems arose or delays were experienced during the building process, an occupational therapist was not the only appropriate professional to provide support. The study also suggested that, given sufficient information and choice, some people with disabilities preferred to organise their own adaptations, could manage with minimal professional intervention and should be empowered to do so.
Reports on a study which asked people with disabilities whether they believed that they received appropriate professional support, information and practical help when adapting their homes and which sought to learn more about their feelings about the adaptation process. A qualitative research method, using three focus groups in different geographical areas, was carried out with a purposive sample of participants who had received adaptations to their homes and had been assisted by their local authorities. The study suggested that when problems arose or delays were experienced during the building process, an occupational therapist was not the only appropriate professional to provide support. The study also suggested that, given sufficient information and choice, some people with disabilities preferred to organise their own adaptations, could manage with minimal professional intervention and should be empowered to do so.
Subject terms:
home adaptations, occupational therapists, physical disabilities, user views, assistive technology, empowerment;
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 68(9), September 2005, pp.418-420.
Publisher:
Sage
Engaging those who provide services with those who actually receive services has often been problematic. This opinion piece is based on a housing campaign - the Homes Fit For Children Campaign - and shows how an issue can be raised to a political level. It is an illustration of good practice, demonstrating how occupational therapists, working together with parents were able to have a pivotal role in change resulting in the abolition of the means test for the Disabled Facilities Grant in Northern Ireland.
Engaging those who provide services with those who actually receive services has often been problematic. This opinion piece is based on a housing campaign - the Homes Fit For Children Campaign - and shows how an issue can be raised to a political level. It is an illustration of good practice, demonstrating how occupational therapists, working together with parents were able to have a pivotal role in change resulting in the abolition of the means test for the Disabled Facilities Grant in Northern Ireland.
Good practice in meeting disabled people's housing needs is a matter of how services are delivered and the strategy behind them. Looks at how many housing organisations now adopting the social model of disability and delivering services within this context.
Good practice in meeting disabled people's housing needs is a matter of how services are delivered and the strategy behind them. Looks at how many housing organisations now adopting the social model of disability and delivering services within this context.
Subject terms:
housing, housing departments, interagency cooperation, occupational therapists, needs, physical disabilities, social model, social care provision, assistive technology, children;
Describes the processes involved in rehousing or adapting existing accommodation for disabled people. Identifies the professionals involved and highlights the roles of occupational therapists. Also looks at: innovative ways of working out solutions to problems; user centred services; multidisciplinary cooperation to overcome problems; principles of good practice in adapting existing property; effective planning of a new housing project, from choosing the site to completion; and improving housing stock through government legislation and local planning department practices.
Describes the processes involved in rehousing or adapting existing accommodation for disabled people. Identifies the professionals involved and highlights the roles of occupational therapists. Also looks at: innovative ways of working out solutions to problems; user centred services; multidisciplinary cooperation to overcome problems; principles of good practice in adapting existing property; effective planning of a new housing project, from choosing the site to completion; and improving housing stock through government legislation and local planning department practices.
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(4), April 1996, pp.185-187.
Publisher:
Sage
This article examines the provision and funding of home adaptions for people with physical disabilities. Part 1 concluded that people with disabilities receive an adaption service that is skewed according to housing tenure and local policy implementation. Part 2 examines the response of one county's social services department and its senior grade occupational therapists in the assessment and allocation of a home adaption service across housing tenure and across the county. It investigates the role of the community occupational therapists in assessing home adaptions across that county and the shortcomings in the Disabled Facilities Grant system as documented by service users. Recommendations are made for improving the adaption service across housing tenure for people with disabilities.
This article examines the provision and funding of home adaptions for people with physical disabilities. Part 1 concluded that people with disabilities receive an adaption service that is skewed according to housing tenure and local policy implementation. Part 2 examines the response of one county's social services department and its senior grade occupational therapists in the assessment and allocation of a home adaption service across housing tenure and across the county. It investigates the role of the community occupational therapists in assessing home adaptions across that county and the shortcomings in the Disabled Facilities Grant system as documented by service users. Recommendations are made for improving the adaption service across housing tenure for people with disabilities.
Subject terms:
housing, housing associations, local authority housing, occupational therapists, occupational therapy, physical disabilities, social services, assistive technology, community care, financing, grants, health care;