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Engaging black and minority ethnic families in policy development and implementation: black and minority ethnic families policy forum; deiscussion paper 6
- Authors:
- BIGNALL Tracey, BOX Leandra
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Place of publication:
- London
This discussion paper from the Race Equality Unit, black and minority ethnic families policy forum, explores engaging black and minority ethnic families in policy development and implementation. Topics include: what is meant by consultation?; government policies; quality protects; practice examples.
The Scottish Translation, Interpreting and Communication Forum: good practice guidelines 2002
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Scottish Translation Interpreting and communication Forum
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 36p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
The strengths and needs of black families in which young people have caring responsibilities
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study investigated the experiences and needs of black young people caring for disabled or ill family members and their access to services. A joint research team from Manchester Metropolitan University and the Bibini Centre for Young People interviewed young people and adults from 20 families and also sought the views of professionals from relevant social care agencies.
Inclusive play: supporting provision for disabled children
- Authors:
- PETRIE Pat, STOREY Pamela, CANDAPPA Mano
- Publisher:
- University of London. Institute of Education
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 35p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Local authorities are failing to provide adequate inclusive play facilities even though these are known to reduce the isolation experienced by disabled children and their families. This report reveals a lack of affordable services, appropriate training and adequate funds for extra staff to allow disabled and non-disabled children to share facilities. The study of fourteen local authorities exposes significant problems with existing provisions, including: difficulties for parents of disabled school-age children in finding out about services; young people of secondary school age being placed in settings used mainly by younger children, leading to older disabled children being isolated by age as well as disability; under-representation of minority ethnic groups; and confirmation of funding for play services often too late for service co-ordinators to employ extra workers needed for inclusive provision.
Disability and the black community
- Editor:
- MILLER Sheila
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 239p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, NY
This book addresses physical, mental, and learning disabilities experienced across age, gender, and ethics groups by the black race in the United States. The book works to increase understanding and awareness of those working with the disabled by mobilizing advocates, providing alternatives for successful intervention and planning, and encouraging research in disability and rehabilitation. Topics addressed include:learning disabilities, academic achievements, and mental health issues of children health disparities and access to care, welfare reform, disability and race practice, and programme, and curriculum models
Short breaks: providing better access and more choice for black disabled children and their parents
- Author:
- FLYNN Ronny
- Publisher:
- Policy Press,|Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 52p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Short breaks for disabled children are a popular service with families and one supported by central government, local authorities and the voluntary sector. However, black families do not have equal access to this service. This report reviewed literature on access to short breaks by black families, and carried out interviews with children and young people, parents, short break carers and scheme organisers. Two main aims were to examine the barriers to access and what works to overcome these.
Public order issues at the heart of community cohesion plans
- Author:
- GILLEN Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.12.02, 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Recent guidance to promote community cohesion 'Community Cohesion: Building Communities Based on Trust and Respect', emphasises race relations and ignores many other groups such as disabled people and older people.
Race Equality
- Author:
- BUTT Jabeer
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 14, October 2002, pp.47-52.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
This article argues that an essential element of ensuring that short breaks and informal or peer support are a positive experience for disabled children from ethnic minorities is exploring what they want. This is done partly through direct communication with them rather than using parents or carers as a proxy.
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.
Peer support groups and young black and minority ethnic disabled and deaf people
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Peer support is important to all young people, but previous research has shown that young Asian, Caribbean and African disabled and Deaf people have limited knowledge of where to get this support. Yet some do go to local peer support groups to spend time with other young black and minority ethnic people who have similar experiences. Researchers from the REU spent time with young people in five peer support groups to learn more about their groups and what they valued from them.