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Perspectives on disability and rehabilitation: contesting assumptions; challenging practice
- Author:
- HAMMELL Karen Whalley
- Publisher:
- Churchill Livingstone
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 258p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This book seeks to guide professionals and academics from disciplines that rely upon the presence of disability in society such as nursing, occupational health and physiotherapy, through the recent explosion of publications from theorists in the humanities and social sciences, and from cultural, feminist, race, queer and disability theorists, which have contested the way in which disability is understood and managed. The author asks rehabilitation practitioners to question whether their professional assumptions are either benevolent or right and aims to stimulate a more critical approach to both the “problem” of physical difference and disability and the nature of rehabilitation following illness or injury. Relating eclectic theoretical viewpoints to practical examples throughout, this book questions the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) definition of disability, highlights the consequences of being classified as deviant from valued norms and the role that traditional rehabilitation methods may play in the perpetuation of injustice. With chapters on issues central to rehabilitation, such as the nature of the body and its physical impairment and the ideas of independence, privilege and power within more client-centred philosophies, the author seeks to update and improve the education, practice, service delivery, research and theoretical development of the rehabilitation professions.
Independent lives and the relevance of lifetime homes
- Author:
- IMRIE Rob
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 21(4), June 2006, pp.359-374.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
A problem for disabled people, particularly individuals dependent on the use of a wheelchair, is housing that is not easily usable due to physical barriers. A proposed solution by government is the adoption of lifetime homes (LTH) standards that are likely to become mandatory for all newly constructed dwellings in the private sector in England by 2008. It is, therefore, an appropriate time to take stock of LTH standards, and to evaluate to what extent they are able to address the problems for disabled people caused by physically inaccessible housing. In doing so, the article provides a critique of LTH standards, and suggests that while they are, in some respects, a positive development, they are not, in and of themselves, a panacea in relation to rectifying the shortfall of accessible dwellings.
New website delivers
- Author:
- HODGKINSON Conrad
- Journal article citation:
- Access by Design, 110, Spring 2007, pp.21-24.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Accessible Environments
The Accessible Property Register advertises accessible or adapted property which is for sale or rent and promotes private residential and social housing on an equal basis. The author describes the changes to the Accessible Property Register's upgraded website.
Raised horizons
- Author:
- SALE Anabel Unity
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.5.07, 2007, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author reports on how measures to help disabled people into work are being hindered by employers' attitudes and a lack of confidence among those wanting to work.
Disabled people’s voices on sexual well-being
- Authors:
- LEE Sally, FENGE Lee-Ann, COLLINS Bethan
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 35(2), 2020, pp.303-325.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Disabled people have equal rights to positive sexual well-being including sexual citizenship; however, this may not always be experienced and support for sexual well-being is less likely to form part of services offered by professionals in health and social care services. Inspired by disabled people, phenomenological research into the experience of sexual well-being for a group of physically disabled adults was undertaken. The results show that sexual well-being is understood in several ways. The notion of sexual well-being raises issues of the physical body, connection to notions of normality and what support disabled people want from health and social care professionals. There is a clear link between sexual well-being and other aspects of physical and emotional well-being, making it an issue which needs to be proactively addressed by health and social care professionals in ways which are directed by disabled people. (Edited publisher abstract)
Assistive tools for disability arts: collaborative experiences in working with disabled artists and stakeholders
- Author:
- CREED Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Assistive Technologies, 10(2), 2016, pp.121-129.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the experiences in working collaboratively with physically impaired visual artists and other stakeholders (e.g. disability arts organisations, charities, personal assistants, special needs colleges, assistive technologists, etc.) to explore the potential of digital assistive tools to support and transform practice. Design/methodology/approach: The authors strategically identified key organisations as project partners including Disability Arts Shropshire, Arts Council England, the British Council, SCOPE, and National Star College (a large special needs college). This multi-disciplinary team worked together to develop relationships with disabled artists and to collaboratively influence the research focus around investigating the current practice of physically impaired artists and the impact of digital technologies on artistic work. Findings: The collaborations with disabled artists and stakeholders throughout the research process have enriched the project, broadened and deepened research impact, and enabled a firsthand understanding of the issues around using assistive technology for artistic work. Artists and stakeholders have become pro-active collaborators and advocates for the project as opposed to being used only for evaluation purposes. A flexible research approach was crucial in helping to facilitate research studies and enhance impact of the work. Originality/value: This paper is the first to discuss experiences in working with physically impaired visual artists – including the benefits of a collaborative approach and the considerations that must be made when conducting research in this area. The observations are also relevant to researchers working with disabled participants in other fields. (Publisher abstract)
A phenomenological investigation into the impact of parenthood: Giving a voice to mothers with visual impairment in the United Kingdom
- Author:
- MOLDEN Helen
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Visual Impairment, 32(2), 2014, pp.136-147.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Despite psychological support for parents increasing in prominence in recent UK public policy, there has been a minimal focus on parenting with a disability and specifically scant information on the experiences of what it is like to be a parent with visual impairment. Nine UK mothers, aged 32–47 years, each with a child under 10, were interviewed by telephone to examine how the experience of becoming a parent impacted them. Interview transcripts were examined using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). This article focuses on two meta-themes in the findings: (1) ‘struggles around independence’ and (2) ‘visibility and the impact of the other’s gaze’. They raise issues around both theory and practice of interest to those working in psychological services for people with visual impairment, including (1) the possibility of a new integrative model to conceptualise the experience of parenting with a disability and (2) the mothers’ daily experience of stigmatisation and marginalisation in interaction with the other. (Publisher abstract)
Care and support planning guide
- Author:
- NATIONAL VOICES
- Publisher:
- National Voices
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 42
- Place of publication:
- London
An interactive guide providing an introduction to care and support planning for anyone who has health or care needs, or cares for someone who does. It helps to explain what care and support planning is and how it can help. The guide introduces the four stages of care planning: a) preparation and getting ready to discuss the care and support you need; b) discuss: talking with your care and support partner; c) document: writing down the main points from the discussion; d) review: checking how things are going. It also contains links to stories of other peoples experiences of care and support planning and links to short films. (Original abstract)
Losing out on both counts: disabled women and domestic violence
- Authors:
- THIARA Ravi K., HAGUE Gill, MULLENDER Audrey
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 26(6), 2011, pp.757-771.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This national study was the first in the UK to explore the experiences of disabled women with physical and sensory impairment affected by domestic violence. The aim was to further understanding of the needs of abused disabled women, to investigate the scope of existing provision, and identify gaps within both domestic violence and disability services. The study, conducted from 2005 to 2008, utilised a multi-method strategy, including: an initial focus group with disabled women to inform the research; interviews with key professionals and activists in women’s and disability organisations; consultation with disabled abused women; a national survey of domestic violence organisations; a national survey of disabled people’s organisations; and in-depth interviews with 30 abused disabled women. Utilising the concept of intersectionality to locate abused disabled women along axes of oppression/domination, the paper highlights the complex nature of women’s abuse experiences as well as the inadequacy of professional responses. It argues that a lack of resources and training is widespread among both disability and domestic violence services, which largely continue to work in ‘siloed’ ways. This exacerbates the situation for disabled women who are likely to experience greater and prolonged abuse, thus losing out on both counts.
Role of voluntary groups in disability service provision
- Author:
- BAXTER Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 27.10.11, 2011, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A research study by the Institute of Public Care, 'Gain without Pain', is reviewed. The study shows how the voluntary sector can offer innovative ways of meeting three challenges facing social care: increasing demand; decreasing funds; and changing expectations. It uses ten case studies, each one showing a different way of offering innovative delivery of services, to promote the benefits of commissioning the voluntary sector to provide services. Practice implications for commissioners, support planners and brokers, and voluntary organisations are provided.