The government has killed off the Disabled Persons (Civil Rights) Bill, a bill which would have legally enforced civil rights for disabled people. The recent bill was the latest in a long line of similar private member's bills. Examines hope for the future.
The government has killed off the Disabled Persons (Civil Rights) Bill, a bill which would have legally enforced civil rights for disabled people. The recent bill was the latest in a long line of similar private member's bills. Examines hope for the future.
Subject terms:
law, physical disabilities, rights, anti-discriminatory practice, central government, discrimination;
Argues that 'disability' is caused by the way society is organised and that numerous social, structural and economic barriers deny people with disabilities the opportunity of full citizenship and equal opportunities. Critically reviews professional practice and describes alternative models of support which give disabled people control over their own lives.
Argues that 'disability' is caused by the way society is organised and that numerous social, structural and economic barriers deny people with disabilities the opportunity of full citizenship and equal opportunities. Critically reviews professional practice and describes alternative models of support which give disabled people control over their own lives.
Subject terms:
independence, housing, physical disabilities, service users, social care provision, user participation, women, anti-discriminatory practice, benefits, black and minority ethnic people, citizenship, deafness, dependency, discrimination, empowerment;
Gives details of a survey undertaken on behalf of the Disability Benefits Consortium to investigate the current position in Invalidity Benefit and the impact of changes introduced in April 1993. Records the key findings of the survey and quotes from the comments made by respondents. Also highlights recommendations and policy implications at the end of each chapter.
Gives details of a survey undertaken on behalf of the Disability Benefits Consortium to investigate the current position in Invalidity Benefit and the impact of changes introduced in April 1993. Records the key findings of the survey and quotes from the comments made by respondents. Also highlights recommendations and policy implications at the end of each chapter.
Subject terms:
law, physical disabilities, surveys, training, user views, volunteers, assessment, benefits, discrimination, employment, equal opportunities, general practitioners;
Looks at the legal issues regarding disabled people; factors causing disability and definitions of disability with particular reference to violations of human rights and humanitarian law. Goes on to provided national and international policies and measures to eradicate discriminatory practice. The final chapter looks at public information and education.
Looks at the legal issues regarding disabled people; factors causing disability and definitions of disability with particular reference to violations of human rights and humanitarian law. Goes on to provided national and international policies and measures to eradicate discriminatory practice. The final chapter looks at public information and education.
Fact sheet on the mental health problems of children and young people. Includes sections on: statistics; relevant legal issues; specific problems (such as depression, schizophrenia, suicide and self harm, eating disorders, sex and sexuality, sleep problems, disability, school problems and drugs); and sources of help and information.
Fact sheet on the mental health problems of children and young people. Includes sections on: statistics; relevant legal issues; specific problems (such as depression, schizophrenia, suicide and self harm, eating disorders, sex and sexuality, sleep problems, disability, school problems and drugs); and sources of help and information.
Subject terms:
law, mental health problems, physical disabilities, racial discrimination, schizophrenia, school phobia, severe mental health problems, sexuality, social care provision, suicide, young people, child abuse, children, depression, drug misuse, eating disorders, discrimination, sleep problems;