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All our children belong: exploring the experiences of black and minority ethnic parents of disabled children
- Editor:
- BROOMFIELD Annette
- Publisher:
- Parents for Inclusion
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 84p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report on the result of a three-year pilot project which examined the experiences of black and minority ethnic families seeking inclusion for their disabled children. Outlines how families described being subject to discrimination and negative stereotyping when trying to access services, information or support.
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
Delivering adaptations: desk guide; a consultation paper
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office,|Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The principal aim of this document is to offer advice to local authorities on how they can establish a first class service which can deliver adaptations to the homes of disabled people in order to meet their needs and statutory entitlements. The document sets out: the key principles which should lie at the heart of designing an adaptations service; the legislative context underlying the requirement to provide the service; and the key components required to make an adaptations service fit for purpose.
Delivering adaptations: responding to the need for adaptation; an overview
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 11p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The principal aim of this document is to offer advice to local authorities on how they can establish a first class service which can deliver adaptations to the homes of disabled people in order to meet their needs and statutory entitlements. The document sets out: the key principles which should lie at the heart of designing an adaptations service; the legislative context underlying the requirement to provide the service; and the key components required to make an adaptations service fit for purpose.
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.
Housing and disabled children: the art of the possible
- Author:
- BEVAN Mark
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Disabled children and their parents experience many more problems with unsuitable housing than other families. Nine out of ten families with a severely disabled child report at least one significant difficulty with their homes, while a quarter identify six or more problems, according to the first national survey of their housing needs. A key issue for families was being able to find out information about the kinds of help that were available to meet their housing needs. Much of the commended good practice came down to a focus on raising awareness. Some organisations had invested considerable effort in highlighting needs and/or services, including some that were specific to the needs of families from minority ethnic communities.
Having a say: disabled children and effective partnership in decision making; section 1; the report
- Author:
- RUSSELL Philippa
- Publisher:
- Council for Disabled Children
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 93p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Builds on issues raised at a seminar held in 1996 looking at giving disabled children a voice in the services they receive. Considers a range of practice examples and policy initiatives, relevant literature and personal experiences of the wider membership of the Council for Disabled Children. Includes chapters on: obtaining a user's perspective on assessment; consulting the children; styles of communication (including play and multimedia); working with disabled children from minority ethnic groups; advocacy, self advocacy and representation; mutual support between disabled children; using quality circles; an educational perspective on listening to disabled children; the children's perspective on partnership with pupils; creating a positive learning environment; issues for health services; the legal framework for determining consent; sharing information; access to information and confidentiality; disabled children living away from home; involving users in research and consultation; and practical approaches to consulting disabled children on service development and review.
Social care and black communities: a review of recent research studies
- Authors:
- BUTT Jabeer, MIRZA Kurshida
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 162p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides a critical review of research looking at the prevalence, incidence and characteristics of the social care and related health needs of black and minority ethnic communities. Summarises information on the take-up, and access to social services of ethnic minorities. Material covered includes academic and published research; local authority studies; and voluntary and community group studies.