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The world in Wales
- Author:
- COHEN Phil
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 9.2.95, 1995, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Children with disabilities from black and minority ethnic groups often face obstacles when attempting to access services. Reports on an innovative scheme in Wales which has taken on the challenge successfully.
The silent minority: children with disabilities in Asian families
- Author:
- SHAH Robina
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 128p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Focuses on services for children with disabilities in Asian families. Challenges many of the stereotypes which may be held by service providers about parents' attitudes to their child's special needs. Explores parents' awareness of the services available to help them, and their views of these services.
The silent minority: children with disabilities in Asian families
- Author:
- SHAH Robina
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 118p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Focuses on service provision and challenges many of the stereotypes which may be held by service providers about parents' attitudes towards their child's special needs. Explores parents' awareness of available services and their views on the effectiveness of them. Emphasises the importance of listening to parents and makes recommendations for improvements in services. Also contains information about the cultural, religious, linguistic and social values which make up the Asian community.
All equal under the Act: a practical guide to the Children Act 1989 for social workers
- Author:
- MacDONALD Sheila
- Publisher:
- Race Equality Unit
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 158p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Examines the Children Act 1989 from the point of view of race and disability.
The educational needs of ethnic minority children who have disabilities and special needs; report of a conference... in April 1989
- Author:
- CONTACT A FAMILY
- Publisher:
- Contact a Family
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 29p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Workshops : language provision for bi-lingual children; assessment of children with special needs; parental involvement in the statementing of children; and statutory support for parents with special needs children.
Disability in the Bengali community
- Author:
- FITCHES Raheela
- Journal article citation:
- Children UK, 1, Summer 1994, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- National Children's Bureau
In providing services for families from minority ethnic groups it is crucial to understand their cultural diversity and beliefs. Looks at the Bengali community's perceptions of disability.
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 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.
Out-of-school lives: out-of-school services
- Authors:
- PETRIE P., et al
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 223p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Discusses out of school services for school age children and the everyday lives of those that use them. Examines the lives of children with special reference to disabled and black and minority ethnic children, the nature of the services provided generally and for those groups, and the views of children and parents.
Reaching black families?: A study of Contact a Family in Lewisham and the relevance of services for black families who have children with disabilities and special needs
- Author:
- CONTACT A FAMILY
- Publisher:
- Contact a Family
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 30p., tables, bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
A study of Contact a Family in Lewisham and the relevance of services for black families who have children with disabilities and special needs.