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One candle power: seven principles that enhance the lives of people with disabilities and their communities
- Author:
- LUDLUM Cathy
- Publisher:
- Inclusion Press
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 205p.
- Place of publication:
- Toronto
The book sheds light on long-misunderstood perceptions of living with a disability. These concepts will empower people with disabilities in their efforts to live independently. The book teaches how to "walk with" people with disabilities, a notion which promises to enrich the lives of everyone in the community. The book presents a comprehensive review of the logistics of building and running a circle of support.
Community integration of older people with developmental disabilities in Hong Kong
- Authors:
- NGAN Raymond Man-Hung, LI Mark Kin-yin, CHEUNG Jacky Chau-kiu
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 2(2/3), 2003, pp.101-119.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
To understand the community integration of adults with developmental disabilities in Hong Kong, a comprehensive measure includes four dimensions, pertaining to social activity, social services, interpersonal behavior, and people involved in social interaction. Applying this measure to 692 adults (aged 15-62), the territory-wide study finds that these adults lack company for out-of-home activities and community activities despite their higher knowledge, assertiveness, social interaction, and feeling accepted in the community. With the strengthening of many conditions (including knowledge and community support) for community integration, the adults tend to have greater need for empowerment to enhance their active participation in community activities.
I used to sit there until no one noticed me. Now if I need something I'll ask for it
- Author:
- STANISTREET Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Adults Learning, 15(1), September 2003, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Adult Continuing Education
Reports on ACE (Access to Community Education), a pioneering group in Brixham, Devon, run by disabled people for disabled people. Originally set up to provide educational, social and leisure opportunities for disabled people and their carers, ACE is now changing attitudes towards disabled people and increasing the confidence of disabled people themselves.
International perspectives on disability services: the same but different
- Editor:
- YUEN Francis K.O.
- Publisher:
- Haworth Social Work Practice Press
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 141p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, NY
This book covers a range of topics on disabilities related to physical status, emotional conditions, and community settings. This useful introductory reference will help you develop culturally sensitive disability services both locally and overseas, and it will promote better understanding of people with disabilities. The book is an examination of services for people with disabilities as they exist in several countries. Until recently, cultural context was used to describe race or ethnicity, but this text recognizes people with disabilities as a worldwide community that is advocating for equality and respect. The book focuses on the need for human and social services that endorse capability and empowerment, promoting the person rather than the disability.
Implementing person-centred planning: voices of experience
- Editors:
- O'BRIEN J, O'BRIEN C
- Publisher:
- Inclusion Press
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 396p.,biblogs.
- Place of publication:
- Toronto
Person-centered planning is a process-oriented approach to empowering people with disability labels. It focuses on the people and their needs by putting them in charge of defining the direction for their lives, not on the systems that may or may not be available to serve them. This ultimately leads to greater inclusion as valued members of both community and society. Person-centered planning involves the development of a "toolbox" of methods and resources that enable people with disability labels to choose their own pathways to success; the planners simply help them to figure out where they want to go and how best to get there. The book includes ways to think about person-centered planning, its limitations, the conditions for its success and its contributions. 30 voices of experience explore the possibilities and the dilemmas.
Timely intervention
- Author:
- McCURRY Patrick
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 28, 29.1.03, 2003, pp.26-27..
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at the idea of Time Banks, which are now being used by GPs and social care professionals to promote self-esteem and better health and well-being of marganised individuals. The idea began in the US, with participants depositing their time the bank by giving practical and support to others.
Community empowerment: a reader in participation and development
- Editors:
- CRAIG Gary, MAYO Marjorie
- Publisher:
- Zed Books
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 229p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reviews contemporary campaigns for community participation and empowerment with examples from Europe, the USA, Australia, South and South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. Critically assesses developments in the mixed economy of welfare in terms of their relevance for self-help and community participation. Considers the concept of empowerment and its relation to public policy and developments within social movements. Includes case studies.
Part of the community: strategies for including everyone
- Authors:
- NISBET Jan, HAGNER David
- Publisher:
- Paul H. Brookes
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 299p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
This book argues that inclusion of people with disabilities of all ages in community life can be achieved by creating communities with extensive natural supports rather than individual programmes. Each chapter provides examples of inclusion, from entering pre-school to buying a home, with models and strategies that work. Topics include: inclusive elementary schools; classroom techniques supporting children with emotional disabilities; housing assistance; employment; community and family leadership.