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Act of weakness
- Author:
- CLEMENTS Luke
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.1.98, 1998, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A year after its implementation, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 is under fire from disability campaigners as being weak and ambiguous. Explains some of its limited benefits and discusses a current judicial review under the Act.
Only half an answer
- Author:
- HASLER Frances
- Journal article citation:
- Voluntary Voice, 110, December 1997, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- London Voluntary Service Council
Provides a brief guide to what is in the new Disability Discrimination Act, what it means for voluntary organisations, and why disabled people are still not satisfied.
From a different viewpoint: the lives and experiences of visually impaired people
- Authors:
- FRENCH Sally, SWAIN John
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 80p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Workbook designed to help young people explore the lives and experiences of visually impaired people. Uses case studies and interviews and explores issues around disability in general.
Access to change
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.12.96, 1996, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Disability Discrimination Act, backed by many social services departments, is now law. Warns of the dangers they will face when trying to meet its requirements.
All change for accessibility?
- Author:
- BASHALL Ruth
- Journal article citation:
- Voluntary Voice, 107, September 1996, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- London Voluntary Service Council
Summarises the findings of a new report from GLAD, 'All change 2000', which looks at transport for disabled people in London.
Too little too late
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 5.1.96, 1996, p.19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 has been heavily criticised by most disability groups for inadequately addressing the impact of discrimination upon them. Reports on why disabled people feel let down by the Act.
Summary of a consultation on government measures to tackle discrimination against disabled people
- Author:
- ENABLE
- Publisher:
- ENABLE
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Summary of a document setting out the Governments policies for combating discrimination against disabled people.
Disabled people get the message: nonverbal clues to the nature of social work
- Author:
- CHINNERY B.
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 4(1), 1990, pp.49-55.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Focuses on the specific ways in which people with disabilities experience discrimination and on practical measures - both physical and procedural - which can be taken.
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.
Confronting disabling barriers: towards making organisations accessible
- Authors:
- SWAIN John, GILLMAN Maureen, FRENCH Sally
- Publisher:
- Venture Press
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 84p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
There are many different types of barriers which prevent disabled people's full and equal participation in society: not only physical barriers created by lack of access to buildings and transport systems, but also social and economic barriers resulting from unequal access to education, employment and services; lack of representation and involvement in local planning and politics; and a limited understanding of the nature of disablement.