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What now: information on services for disabled people
- Author:
- ROYAL ASSOCIATION FOR DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Brief question and answer guide to services for disabled people. Includes sections on: aids and equipment; education; employment; health service provision; housing; leisure; mobility; social security; and social services.
Caring for carers: identifying the needs of parent carers in North and West Wiltshire
- Authors:
- EVANS Simon, et al
- Publisher:
- Carers Support West Wiltshire
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 68p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bath
Report of a research project which aimed to identify gaps in service provision for parent carers in North and West Wiltshire. Begins with a literature review of existing research in this field. Describes the results of a survey of Wiltshire parent carers, their characteristics and their experiences of services such as special equipment, health services, financial support, special education, social services, respite care, leisure activities, employment and information. Draws conclusions on the access to services of carers and makes recommendations for future practice.
After 16: what's new; choices and challenges for young disabled people
- Author:
- FULFORD-BROWN David
- Publisher:
- Family Fund Trust
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 157p.,illlus.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- York
Practical text, aimed at young disabled people and their parents and carers. Details what opportunities and services are available for users once they leave school. Contains sections on: looking to the future; getting your views across; money matters; learning choices; daytime activities and work; housing; getting around; health; leisure and holidays; friendship; and the law. Also includes an information directory.
Directory for disabled people: a handbook of information for everyone involved in disability
- Authors:
- DARNBROUGH Ann, KINRADE Derek, comps
- Publisher:
- Prentice Hall/Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 479p.
- Place of publication:
- Hemel Hempstead
Covers statutory services, benefits and allowances, aids and equipment, house and home, education and training, employment, holidays, leisure, sex and personal relationships, legislation, and access. Lists and describes organisations which provide services.
ASK information service for parents of children with special needs
- Editors:
- BRICKLEY Pat, CATCHPOLE Jane
- Publisher:
- ASK
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 197p.
- Place of publication:
- Norwich
Handbook and directory of information for parents of children with special needs living in Norfolk. Includes sections on: health; under 5's; education; social services; social security; information and advice; holiday and travel; play and leisure; and voluntary organisations.
Physical handicap: a guide for the staff of social services departments and voluntary agencies
- Authors:
- BELL Lesley, KLEMZ Astrid
- Publisher:
- Woodhead-Faulkner
- Publication year:
- 1981
- Pagination:
- 263p.
- Place of publication:
- Cambridge
Disabled people in Britain and discrimination: a case for anti-discrimination legislation
- Author:
- BARNES Colin
- Publisher:
- British Council of Organisations of Disabled People/Hurst & Co
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 282p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Clay Cross
Challenges the perception that disabled people are clients of social services. Outlines legislative action taken in other countries to ensure that disabled people have the same rights as others. Argues that in Britain we have failed to attack discriminatory practices because of the entrenched charity model of services. Includes chapters on: education; employment; social security; housing and transport; leisure and the influence of the media; and political life.