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Making change happen for black and minority ethnic disabled people
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Four grassroots development projects were supported by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to generate practical learning about how to make change happen for black and minority ethnic disabled people. EQUALITIES aimed to increase the local voice of black and minority ethnic disabled people and carers. International Somali Community Trust employed direct advocacy and set up a user forum for Somali-speaking disabled people. People in Action supported ROOOTS, six African Caribbean people with learning difficulties, to deliver training to local service providers. Tassibee trained Pakistani Muslim women with experience of mental health difficulties to run self-help groups.
Learning from experience: involving black disabled people in shaping services
- Authors:
- EVANS Rachel, BANTON Martin
- Publisher:
- Council of Disabled People
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 94p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leamington Spa
This report presents the findings of a one year research project, which explored one organisation's experiences in developing the involvement of black disabled people. Undertaken by the Council of Disabled People Warwickshire (CDP), and organisation run and controlled by disabled people, the aims of the research were to learning from CDP's experience to date by: examining definitions of involvement and exploring what involvement means for black people working in different ways with CDP; and reflect on what has and has not worked for CDP in developing the involvement of black disabled people.
Equal opportunities is your business too: guidance for Scotland
- Author:
- SCOTLAND. Scottish Executive. Commission for racial Equality
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Commission for Racial Equality
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
States of independence
- Author:
- EATON Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Search, 33, Spring 2000, pp.18-21.
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Like many young people, young disabled people want to have more control over their daily lives as they get older. But this doesn't necessarily mean they want to set up home on their own. This article looks at two studies investigating young disabled people's experiences as they move into adulthood.
Care of Europe's older people
- Author:
- DAYE Gertaud
- Journal article citation:
- Quality in Ageing, 6(2), July 2005, pp.21-24.
- Publisher:
- Pier Professional
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This paper explores dignity from the viewpoint of older Europeans themselves. General recommendations concerning policies for older persons are considered together with commitments included in action plans on aging, in relation to the questions of to what extent these texts can be seen as a means to guarantee the dignity of the older person? The inter-relatedness of recommendations concerning health, labour market and those on social protection policies are stressed and the impact on the dignity of older citizens highlighted. The use of language is explored, as is the presentation of older persons in the media and advertising and the impact on dignity. The paper also questions whether dignity, or rather the loss of dignity, is experienced similarly by all groups of older persons. Is there a difference for men and women, for persons from ethnic minorities and for persons with a disability who are becoming old? Finally it considers what kind of care we want when we are old - how do we wish to be taken care of once we are no longer able to live fully independent lives in our own homes?
Housing and social policy: contemporary themes and critical perspectives
- Authors:
- SOMERVILLE Peter, SPRINGINGS Nigel, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 264p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book looks at the changing nature of housing policy in the UK and how it relates to the economy and society generally. Contributors to the book consider the effects of market forces and state action on low-income households, different social classes, women, minority ethnic groups, and disabled people. It is argued that housing is a key focus for economic development, for social justice, for everyday lived experience, for class struggle, for gender and racial divisions, for organising the life course, and for physical and social regeneration.
Race equality
- Author:
- BUTT Jabeer
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 17, April 2004, pp.45-52.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
Much still needs to be done to meet the support needs of disabled and deaf people from ethnic minorities. Looks at studies focusing in this area.
Multicultural aspects of disabilities: a guide to understanding and assisting minorities in the rehabilitation process
- Author:
- BRYAN Willie V.
- Publisher:
- Charles C. Thomas
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 336p.
- Place of publication:
- Springfield, IL
The most diverse minority group and the largest minority group are persons with disabilities, yet they are not often thought of as either a minority group or a cultural group. The purpose of this book, therefore, is to discuss the need for rehabilitation helping professionals as well as other helping professionals to understand and consider cultural diversity as a factor in the rehabilitation helping process. The book is divided into two parts. Part One, Disabilities, sets the stage for understanding what disabilities are, the impact of having a disability, discrimination that persons with disabilities encounter, discrimination that persons encounter as a member of a racial and/or ethnic group, and the impact of dual discrimination of being a minority person with a disability. Part Two, Disability and Multiculturalism, takes a look at each of the major racial and/or ethnic groups (African American, Asian Pacific American, Hispanic/Latino American, Native American) as well as women and the elderly and the impact of having a disability. Additionally, ways of effectively helping persons with disabilities who are from a racial and/or ethnic minority background are presented. This excellent resource will serve as a primary or supplemental text for vocational rehabilitation training programs, social work programs, as well as other social service programs which train helping professionals.
Workforce diversity in the public sector: an evaluation of the performance of English local authorities
- Authors:
- ANDREWS Rhys, BOYNE George A., WALKER Richard M.
- Journal article citation:
- Policy and Politics, 34(2), April 2006, pp.287-306.
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
In this article the authors develop criteria of performance on workforce diversity, and analyse the Best Value Performance Indicators for 2001–03 to evaluate whether employment in English local government is equitable with respect to gender, minority ethnicity and disability. The analysis shows that the relative performance of councils varies markedly, depending on the dimension of diversity and the criterion of performance that is applied.
Improving support for black disabled people: lessons from community organisations on making change happen
- Author:
- SINGH Becca
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 70p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This study reviews the JRF's Making Change Happen programme, which provided a year’s funding to four grassroots development organisations with a track record in providing support to black disabled people. The report sets out the lessons that emerged from the four development projects. It includes: overviews of the four development projects; lessons and common themes, with boxed illustrations from the projects; detailed case studies from two of the projects; practical pointers and suggestions for voluntary and community organisations wishing to improve support to black and minority ethnic disabled people; and some questions for funders and service providers to consider.