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The draft Disability Discrimination Bill
- Author:
- PYE, Marie
- Journal article citation:
- Access by Design, 100, Autumn 2004, pp.13-15.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Accessible Environments
Explores two key measures in the draft Bill in relation to the public sector: the extension of the Disability Discrimination Act to cover all functions of public bodies and the introduction of a new duty to promote equal opportunity. These are the focus of a new Department for Work and Pensions consultation document.
Disability equality training: constructing a collaborative model
- Author:
- WALKER Steven
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 19(7), December 2004, pp.703-719.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes and discusses the process of a research project designed to provide a model of disability equality training for health and social care staff. Evaluates the interprofessional and participative consultative process when designing a programme based on a social model of disability. Analyses the methodology and conceptual thinking of the research process using qualitative data generated from service users and staff. Concludes with discussion of the challenges and opportunities for health and social service agencies committed to implementing staff disability equality
Working with disabled people for inclusive access
- Authors:
- BASHALL Ruth, STUART Ossie, PURESH Danny
- Publisher:
- Greater London Authority
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 137p.
- Place of publication:
- London
From October 2004 statutory and voluntary organisations across London will face new duties under the Disability Discrimination Act to make their buildings and services accessible to disabled people. The Mayor is committed to London becoming accessible and inclusive particularly people who are excluded from our built environment through inaccessible design, poor management and inadequate information. Disabled people in particular continue to be excluded, disadvantaged and discriminated against and are frequently denied the opportunity to participate fully as equal citizens in our society. Part 1 describes how access affects local councils, health authorities and community organisations. Part 2 explains how to consult disabled people.
Independent living and the Human Rights Act 1998
- Author:
- PARKER Camilla
- Publisher:
- Disability Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper has been commissioned by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC), the National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL) and Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). Its purpose is to assist the work of these three organisations in promoting independent living for disabled people by: identifying areas of social care policy and practice that are of relevance to independent living and the human rights of disabled people; considering the opportunities created by the Human Rights Act 1998 (the HRA) to promote independent living; and in the light of this analysis, suggesting future research in social care practice.
2004: overview of the key employment changes to the Disability Discrimination Act
- Author:
- EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
- Publisher:
- Equality Commission for Northern Ireland
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
Significant changes to the employment provisions of the DDA were brought about by the Disability Discrimination (Amendment Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004 which came into effect on 1st October 2004 These amendments will implement the provisions of the EC Employment Framework Directive. One of the major changes is the removal of the small employer exemption which means the DDA will apply to all employers irrespective of size including employment in private households. This will have a major impact on both employers and disabled employees and job applicants in Northern Ireland as around 80% of Northern Ireland’s employers who were previously exempt will now have obligations under the DDA.
Access to practice: overcoming the barriers to practice learning for disabled social work students
- Authors:
- SAPEY Bob, TURNER Rosemary, ORTON Sue
- Publisher:
- SWAPltsn
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 69p.
- Place of publication:
- Southampton
The introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act Part 4 requires institutions to ensure that learning and teaching practices are accessible to disabled students. Under the Act there is also a responsibility to make anticipatory adjustments and this will lead to the development of proactive practices, not merely responding to issues as they arise. There will be a need for the academic community, in conjunction with partners, toensure an equality of opportunity for disabled students. For social work, and other subject disciplines, it is vital that the profession reflects the wider composition of the communities it serves. This guide has been produced at an opportune time as it will support a drive to increase the number of disabled students undertaking the new degree in social work.
The future of equality and human rights in Britain: opportunities and risks for disabled people
- Authors:
- SAYCE Liz, O'BRIEN Nick
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 19(6), October 2004, pp.663-669.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Government plans to introduce a new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR), covering disability, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief and age. This presents both opportunities and risks for the achievement of disability equality. This paper analyses implications and proposes a long term disability rights agenda, geared to mainstreaming disability equality into the CEHR and major policy developments across Government. It suggests that the widest involvement of disabled people, policy makers and academics in the field of disability will be necessary to achieve this. The DRC will be very active in this work.
Age Concern's response to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit consultation on the life chances of disabled people
- Author:
- AGE CONCERN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Age Concern
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 12p,
- Place of publication:
- London
Disabled people are faring less well than non-disabled people across a range of indicators and opportunities. There are particular concerns about the support available to disabled people at key transition points in life, and about outcomes for specific groups of disabled people. Many services are in place, but these can be fragmented and their effectiveness may in some cases be low.
Making the business case for change
- Author:
- ALLEN Kay
- Journal article citation:
- New Bulletin, 347, July 2004, pp.22-26.
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
A strategy that is inclusive of disabled people and other groups that are commonly excluded makes sound business sense. Explains how diversity managers can begin to implement a diversity strategy and how to keep the momentum going.
Implementing the social model of disability: theory and research
- Editors:
- BARNES Colin, MERCER Geof
- Publisher:
- Disability Press
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 233p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This book contains 13 chapters on the theoretical and research implications of the social model of disability. Over the last three decades disability activists have established the social model of disability as a comprehensive critique of mainstream academic theories and policy approaches. The contributors, including established figures and newcomers to the field, raise a number of important controversies and concerns central to theorising and researching disability in the 21st century. Taken together they provide ample testimony to the continuing vitality of debates around the social model in disability studies.