This review summarizes the literature on disability and its relationship to poverty, including education, employment, income, and access to basic social services. Despite the dearth of formal analysis, it is clear that in developing countries, as in more developed areas, disabled people (and their families) are more likely than the rest of the population to live in poverty. It is a two-way relationship -- disability adds to the risk of poverty, and conditions of poverty increase the risk of disability. Disability in developing countries stems largely from preventable impairments associated with communicable, maternal and perinatal disease and injuries, and prevention has to remain a primary focus. An increasing emphasis on community based participatory rehabilitation reflects growing recognition of the inadequacy of past official programs, particularly involving specialized and exclusionary institutions.
This review summarizes the literature on disability and its relationship to poverty, including education, employment, income, and access to basic social services. Despite the dearth of formal analysis, it is clear that in developing countries, as in more developed areas, disabled people (and their families) are more likely than the rest of the population to live in poverty. It is a two-way relationship -- disability adds to the risk of poverty, and conditions of poverty increase the risk of disability. Disability in developing countries stems largely from preventable impairments associated with communicable, maternal and perinatal disease and injuries, and prevention has to remain a primary focus. An increasing emphasis on community based participatory rehabilitation reflects growing recognition of the inadequacy of past official programs, particularly involving specialized and exclusionary institutions.
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income, physical disabilities, poverty, access to services, disabilities, education, employment;
Describes some findings from in-depth interviews with adults with disabilities, most of whom had strong working class connections. It places the findings in the context of feminist post-structuralist theory. Whilst the research is not directly to do with gender relationships, the theoretical framework highlights notions of difference, cultural value and meaning which play a significant role in the power relationships between dominant and subordinated groups.
Describes some findings from in-depth interviews with adults with disabilities, most of whom had strong working class connections. It places the findings in the context of feminist post-structuralist theory. Whilst the research is not directly to do with gender relationships, the theoretical framework highlights notions of difference, cultural value and meaning which play a significant role in the power relationships between dominant and subordinated groups.
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income, needs, physical disabilities, special education, surveys, cultural identity, education, feminist theory;
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs, income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; children at risk; crime; and children in care.
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs, income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; children at risk; crime; and children in care.
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homeless people, homelessness, income, housing, looked after children, parent-child relations, physical disabilities, young offenders, child abuse, children, day services, crime, education, families, health;
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs, income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; children at risk; crime; and children in care.
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs, income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; children at risk; crime; and children in care.
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homeless people, homelessness, income, housing, looked after children, parent-child relations, physical disabilities, young offenders, child abuse, children, day services, crime, education, families, health;
Practical text, aimed at young disabled people and their parents and carers. Details what opportunities and services are available for users once they leave school. Contains sections on: looking to the future; getting your views across; money matters; learning choices; daytime activities and work; housing; getting around; health; leisure and holidays; friendship; and the law. Also includes an information directory.
Practical text, aimed at young disabled people and their parents and carers. Details what opportunities and services are available for users once they leave school. Contains sections on: looking to the future; getting your views across; money matters; learning choices; daytime activities and work; housing; getting around; health; leisure and holidays; friendship; and the law. Also includes an information directory.
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income, housing, law, leisure, leisure activities, physical disabilities, rights, user views, young people, benefits, education, employment, friendship, further education, health care;
The government's disability awareness campaign, See the Person, comes at the same time as disabled people face benefit cuts. Examines Labour's fine words and tightening purse strings.
The government's disability awareness campaign, See the Person, comes at the same time as disabled people face benefit cuts. Examines Labour's fine words and tightening purse strings.
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income, independence, law, life style, needs, physical disabilities, policy, publicity, attitudes, benefits, central government, discrimination, education, employment, financing;
Presents findings from a study of the parents and carers of disabled people. Describes how carers feel about their lives, as well as describing the tasks they undertake. Includes sections on: everyday life; the effects of caring; parents and disabled children; information and support. Points to ways in which the problems facing carers can be overcome.
Presents findings from a study of the parents and carers of disabled people. Describes how carers feel about their lives, as well as describing the tasks they undertake. Includes sections on: everyday life; the effects of caring; parents and disabled children; information and support. Points to ways in which the problems facing carers can be overcome.
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income, needs, parents, physical disabilities, short break care, surveys, carers, children, diagnosis, education, employment, health;
Contains statistics on population trends; children and disability; family cost and income; homelessness; education; child abuse; children in care; children and crime.
Contains statistics on population trends; children and disability; family cost and income; homelessness; education; child abuse; children in care; children and crime.
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HIV AIDS, homeless people, homelessness, income, looked after children, physical disabilities, population, poverty, statistical methods, young offenders, child abuse, children, crime, drug misuse, education, families;
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs; income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; abuse; addiction; crime; children in care; and parenting and working.
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs; income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; abuse; addiction; crime; children in care; and parenting and working.
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs, income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; children at risk; crime; and children in care.
Contains statistical and other information on: population characteristics; family costs, income and poverty; children, housing and homelessness; children and disability; education and health; children at risk; crime; and children in care.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, income, housing, looked after children, parent-child relations, parents, physical disabilities, poverty, statistical methods, young offenders, child abuse, children, day services, crime, education, families, health;