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Participants or recipients - disabled people's involvement in a European programme
- Authors:
- POWELL Jackie, LOVELOCK Robin
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 27(4), August 1997, pp.565-583.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Drawing on an evaluative study of UK participation in a European disability programme (HELIOS I), this article explores the extent to which, and the ways in which, disabled people were involved in the programme as active participants. The findings draw attention to the different perspectives of the programme's various stakeholders and are discussed in relation to two broader themes. The first of these is the involvement of disabled people themselves in any programme aiming to promote the full participation of disabled people in society. The second is the role and value of formalised networks as a means of promoting information exchange and learning as a prerequisite for promoting change in individuals and change in organisations.
Disability policies in European countries
- Authors:
- OORSCHOT Wim van, HVINDEN Bjorn
- Publisher:
- Kluwer Law International
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 128p.
- Place of publication:
- The Hague
This book examines the possible convergence in disability policies in Europe. It points out that assessment of claims for disability benefits are often complex and rely on input from interdisciplinary groups. It argues that in the disability area there rarely a simple relationship between cash and care. The policies of Spain, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Denmark and Ireland are examined.
The costs of control
- Author:
- WELLARD Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.1.99, 1999, p.23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Disabled people have welcomed the proposal in the social services White Paper to extend direct payments. Compares the government's proposals with those of the rest of Europe.
Equal opportunities for people with disabilities: a European Action Plan: communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions
- Author:
- COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
- Publisher:
- Commission of the European Communities
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- Brussels
The Commission says that its three operational objectives are: "achieving full application of the Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation Directive and launching the debate on the future strategy to combat discrimination; successful mainstreaming of disability issues in relevant Community policies and existing processes; improving 'Accessibility for all' ". Commenting on the objectives, the Commission says that it will monitor Member States' transposition of the Equal Treatment Directive, the implementation of which is the core element in the Commission's overall approach to disability. The Commission also intends to issue a consultation paper in Spring 2004 on the future strategy for combating discrimination, including the challenges posed by the enlargement of the EU. The Commission says that its "mainstreaming strategy" implies integrating the disability perspective into every stage of the policy processes. Accessibility to goods, services and the built environment is a central issue for people with disabilities. The Commission intends to promote technical and other standards to give effect to "accessibility for all". The Commission identifies four priority areas for intervention in phase one: access to employment; lifelong learning; use of new technologies to empower people with disabilities; accessibility to the built environment, including public transport.