Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 18(2), March 2009, pp.133-152.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Data from two national focus groups of 19 key informants (service providers and advocates) are used to explore issues faced by people with physical and sensory disabilities (primarily deafness) in accessing domestic violence services, with particular emphasis on those from minority ethnic groups. The study also looks at the preferences of people of colour when accessing such services, and assesses the cultural competence, disability awareness and domestic violence awareness of domestic violence service providers and disability organisations.
Data from two national focus groups of 19 key informants (service providers and advocates) are used to explore issues faced by people with physical and sensory disabilities (primarily deafness) in accessing domestic violence services, with particular emphasis on those from minority ethnic groups. The study also looks at the preferences of people of colour when accessing such services, and assesses the cultural competence, disability awareness and domestic violence awareness of domestic violence service providers and disability organisations.
Subject terms:
multicultural approach, physical disabilities, access to services, deafness, domestic violence;
ROWLAND-CROSBY Nic, GIRAUD-SAUNDERS Alison, SWIFT Paul
Publisher:
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Publication year:
2004
Pagination:
141p.
Place of publication:
London
This report outlines a two and half year project evaluating the support offered by the new Connexions Service to young people with learning difficulties, physical impairments, to young deaf people, those with visual impairments, young people experiencing mental health problems or those with autistic spectrum disorders. The project covered five Connexions Services across the country. Lessons for good practice are outlined and recommendations for future service improvements made.
This report outlines a two and half year project evaluating the support offered by the new Connexions Service to young people with learning difficulties, physical impairments, to young deaf people, those with visual impairments, young people experiencing mental health problems or those with autistic spectrum disorders. The project covered five Connexions Services across the country. Lessons for good practice are outlined and recommendations for future service improvements made.
Extended abstract:
Author
ROWLAND-CROSBY Nic, GIARAUD-SAUNDERS Alison, SWIFT Paul
Title
Developing connexions: young people with disabilities, mental health needs or autistic spectrum disorders.
Publisher
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, 2004
Summary
This report outlines a two and half year project evaluating the support offered by the new Connexions Service to young people with learning difficulties, physical impairments, to young deaf people, those with visual impairments, young people experiencing mental health problems or those with autistic spectrum disorders. It covered five Connexions Services across the country. Lessons for good practice are outlined and recommendations for future service improvements made.
Context
This report has a number of key tasks: to provide Connexions Services with an easy-to-use evidence base; to enable Connexions Services to use this information as their service undergoes further development in integrated service delivery; to provide partner agencies and professionals with an understanding of the key learning from this project and how a multi-agency approach (as highlighted in the Green Paper and the Children Bill) should be
supporting young people; and to provide evidence and practice guidance on involving a wide and diverse group of young people in ongoing service development and one-to-one.
Contents
Chapter 1, ‘The Project', comprises descriptions of the final report, the Connexions Service, the project, making it work, recruiting young people, involving and consulting with young people, and consulting with connexions services, personal advisers and partner agencies. Chapter 2, ‘The Evidence', discusses young people, parents and carers, the Connexions Service and personal advisers, and what partners said about the new Connexions Service and the work of personal advisers. Chapter 3, ‘The Learning', covers the delivery of a differentiated service, the role of the personal adviser, involving young people, information, and working with partners. Chapter 4 ‘The Future', is about independence, the role of the personal adviser, and involving young disabled people and their families/carers. Each chapter begins with an easier-to-read summary, and all but the first end with conclusions. Appendices discuss models of delivery, responsibilities for pupils with statements of special educational needs, a tiered approach to service delivery and the role of the personal adviser, the Connexions Service National Unit, and the assessment, planning, information and review framework.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, visual impairment, young people, autistic spectrum conditions, deafness;
Disability and Society, 18(3), May 2003, pp.311-323.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
A widely used estimate claims that one per thousand individuals is deaf, but few recent studies exist on the actual prevalence. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of deaf people, defined as deaf individuals who use sign language as their main mode of communication, in the county of Scania, Sweden. To achieve high validity, data were collected from a large variety of sources including both public institutions and voluntary associations, working with deaf people. The study demonstrates a prevalence of 0.7 per thousand inhabitants, a figure considerably lower than the traditional estimate. One interpretation of this finding is that the prevalence of deafness is on the decrease. Another interpretation reflects the problem to define deafness. As prevalence figures vary with the definition used, one single estimate valid for the prevalence of deafness is not possible to make. We therefore question the traditional one-per-thousand estimate of deafness.
A widely used estimate claims that one per thousand individuals is deaf, but few recent studies exist on the actual prevalence. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of deaf people, defined as deaf individuals who use sign language as their main mode of communication, in the county of Scania, Sweden. To achieve high validity, data were collected from a large variety of sources including both public institutions and voluntary associations, working with deaf people. The study demonstrates a prevalence of 0.7 per thousand inhabitants, a figure considerably lower than the traditional estimate. One interpretation of this finding is that the prevalence of deafness is on the decrease. Another interpretation reflects the problem to define deafness. As prevalence figures vary with the definition used, one single estimate valid for the prevalence of deafness is not possible to make. We therefore question the traditional one-per-thousand estimate of deafness.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, research methods, communication disorders, communication, deafness, demographics;
This study aims to identify the nature of the problems that disabled people have with consumer products and to determine what characteristics and capabilities should be measured. It will be used to focus further research aimed at developing suitable strength, physical and cognitive data for use by designers, to assist them to develop everyday products that can be used by as wide a range of disabled people as possible.
This study aims to identify the nature of the problems that disabled people have with consumer products and to determine what characteristics and capabilities should be measured. It will be used to focus further research aimed at developing suitable strength, physical and cognitive data for use by designers, to assist them to develop everyday products that can be used by as wide a range of disabled people as possible.
Social Work Education (The International Journal), 15(1), 1996, pp.46-74.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
Reports on the findings of a research project that focuses upon the experience of deaf students in higher education, in particular social work and youth community work training. Central to these courses is the notion of anti-discriminatory practice, and the development of skills in working with people. However, it cannot be assumed that such courses offer a positive experience to disadvantaged people, and deaf students participating in the project report a general dissatisfaction with the courses they attended. Respondents identified three major areas of difficulty: poor support services, a lack of deaf awareness amongst students and tutors, and, an absence of deaf issues course curricula. The findings are discussed with a view to future research possibilities and implications for practice.
Reports on the findings of a research project that focuses upon the experience of deaf students in higher education, in particular social work and youth community work training. Central to these courses is the notion of anti-discriminatory practice, and the development of skills in working with people. However, it cannot be assumed that such courses offer a positive experience to disadvantaged people, and deaf students participating in the project report a general dissatisfaction with the courses they attended. Respondents identified three major areas of difficulty: poor support services, a lack of deaf awareness amongst students and tutors, and, an absence of deaf issues course curricula. The findings are discussed with a view to future research possibilities and implications for practice.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, social work education, students, anti-discriminatory practice, deafness, education, hearing impairment;
Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 18(2), March 2009, pp.200-219.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Data for this study were collected from two focus groups involving 19 domestic violence service providers and advocates. Broad research themes identified by participants included: the need to involve deaf and other disabled research participants in the research process; the need to avoid re-victimising survivors of abuse; the need for researchers to be aware of deaf and disability cultures; and the importance of avoiding cultural, racial or ethnic assumptions. Potential research topics included: basic data gathering on the prevalence of domestic violence among people of colour with disabilities; in-depth needs assessment regarding appropriate services; cost-effectiveness analysis of existing services; development of best practice guidelines; and exploration of service accessibility issues. The recruitment of research participants and issues of communication and confidentiality are also discussed.
Data for this study were collected from two focus groups involving 19 domestic violence service providers and advocates. Broad research themes identified by participants included: the need to involve deaf and other disabled research participants in the research process; the need to avoid re-victimising survivors of abuse; the need for researchers to be aware of deaf and disability cultures; and the importance of avoiding cultural, racial or ethnic assumptions. Potential research topics included: basic data gathering on the prevalence of domestic violence among people of colour with disabilities; in-depth needs assessment regarding appropriate services; cost-effectiveness analysis of existing services; development of best practice guidelines; and exploration of service accessibility issues. The recruitment of research participants and issues of communication and confidentiality are also discussed.
Subject terms:
multicultural approach, physical disabilities, research design, research ethics, research methods, black and minority ethnic people, deafness, domestic violence;
Presents a study into the housing experiences of black and minority ethnic disabled and D/deaf (disabled deaf) people. Through focus groups involving BME disabled and D/deaf service users and their carers and statutory, public and voluntary sector service providers it explores: how disabled and D/deaf people from BME communities access appropriate housing; the disadvantages and barriers participants identified as preventing them from securing suitable accommodation and services; the key issue of whether their needs are best met by responding to them as a distinct group – as opposed to perceiving them simply as members of ‘BME’ or ‘disabled’ communities; and opportunities for conferring greater choice and control to BME disabled and D/deaf people
Presents a study into the housing experiences of black and minority ethnic disabled and D/deaf (disabled deaf) people. Through focus groups involving BME disabled and D/deaf service users and their carers and statutory, public and voluntary sector service providers it explores: how disabled and D/deaf people from BME communities access appropriate housing; the disadvantages and barriers participants identified as preventing them from securing suitable accommodation and services; the key issue of whether their needs are best met by responding to them as a distinct group – as opposed to perceiving them simply as members of ‘BME’ or ‘disabled’ communities; and opportunities for conferring greater choice and control to BME disabled and D/deaf people
Subject terms:
housing, physical disabilities, sheltered housing, social services, unmet need, user participation, access to services, black and minority ethnic people, deafness, decision making;
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.
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.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, self-help, self-help groups, young people, access to services, black and minority ethnic people, deafness, peer support;
This is number six in the series 'Outcomes in community care practice' from the Social Policy Research Unit at the University of York. It covers desired outcomes for people with physical and sensory impairments, and for their carers. It discusses routine collection and uses of outcomes information, and concludes by looking towards an outcomes focus in social care.
This is number six in the series 'Outcomes in community care practice' from the Social Policy Research Unit at the University of York. It covers desired outcomes for people with physical and sensory impairments, and for their carers. It discusses routine collection and uses of outcomes information, and concludes by looking towards an outcomes focus in social care.
Subject terms:
information management, outcomes, physical disabilities, quality of life, social care, social care provision, visual impairment, carers, deafness;