WALES. Welsh Government. Knowledge and Analytical Services
Publisher:
Welsh Government
Publication year:
2016
Pagination:
11
Place of publication:
Cardiff
Statistical release summarising information on people with disabilities registered with local authorities in Wales at 31 March 2016. Data covers the number of people with learning disabilities on local authority registers, with details of placement by accommodation type and age; and numbers of people with physical disabilities, hearing or sensory impairment on local authority registers. The summary reports shows that 14,729 people were registered with learning disabilities in Wales, and of these 86 per cent were living in community placements and 14 per cent were in residential care. Over half of people with learning disabilities on registers were living with parents or family.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Statistical release summarising information on people with disabilities registered with local authorities in Wales at 31 March 2016. Data covers the number of people with learning disabilities on local authority registers, with details of placement by accommodation type and age; and numbers of people with physical disabilities, hearing or sensory impairment on local authority registers. The summary reports shows that 14,729 people were registered with learning disabilities in Wales, and of these 86 per cent were living in community placements and 14 per cent were in residential care. Over half of people with learning disabilities on registers were living with parents or family.
(Edited publisher abstract)
WALES. Welsh Government. Knowledge and Analytical Services
Publication year:
2015
Pagination:
9
Place of publication:
Cardiff
Statistical release summarising information on people with disabilities registered with local authorities in Wales at 31 March 2015. Data covers registers of people with learning disabilities, with breakdown by accommodation type and age; and registers of people with physical or sensory disabilities.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Statistical release summarising information on people with disabilities registered with local authorities in Wales at 31 March 2015. Data covers registers of people with learning disabilities, with breakdown by accommodation type and age; and registers of people with physical or sensory disabilities.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Journal of Technology in Human Services, 25(1/2), 2007, pp.147-158.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
In the past accessibility has been addressed by creating specially designed products or specially designed assistive technology to allow people to access standard products. New technological developments, however, offer the prospect of products that can be accessible to all. Some of these developments, both current and in prospect, are described and the implications for people with hearing disabilities, visual disabilities, cognitive disabilities and physical disabilities are discussed. The implications for human services, including those related to funding, are also examined. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
In the past accessibility has been addressed by creating specially designed products or specially designed assistive technology to allow people to access standard products. New technological developments, however, offer the prospect of products that can be accessible to all. Some of these developments, both current and in prospect, are described and the implications for people with hearing disabilities, visual disabilities, cognitive disabilities and physical disabilities are discussed. The implications for human services, including those related to funding, are also examined. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
ROWLAND-CROSBY Nic, GIRAUD-SAUNDERS Alison, SWIFT Paul
Publisher:
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Publication year:
2004
Pagination:
141p.
Place of publication:
London
This report outlines a two and half year project evaluating the support offered by the new Connexions Service to young people with learning difficulties, physical impairments, to young deaf people, those with visual impairments, young people experiencing mental health problems or those with autistic spectrum disorders. The project covered five Connexions Services across the country. Lessons for good practice are outlined and recommendations for future service improvements made.
This report outlines a two and half year project evaluating the support offered by the new Connexions Service to young people with learning difficulties, physical impairments, to young deaf people, those with visual impairments, young people experiencing mental health problems or those with autistic spectrum disorders. The project covered five Connexions Services across the country. Lessons for good practice are outlined and recommendations for future service improvements made.
Extended abstract:
Author
ROWLAND-CROSBY Nic, GIARAUD-SAUNDERS Alison, SWIFT Paul
Title
Developing connexions: young people with disabilities, mental health needs or autistic spectrum disorders.
Publisher
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, 2004
Summary
This report outlines a two and half year project evaluating the support offered by the new Connexions Service to young people with learning difficulties, physical impairments, to young deaf people, those with visual impairments, young people experiencing mental health problems or those with autistic spectrum disorders. It covered five Connexions Services across the country. Lessons for good practice are outlined and recommendations for future service improvements made.
Context
This report has a number of key tasks: to provide Connexions Services with an easy-to-use evidence base; to enable Connexions Services to use this information as their service undergoes further development in integrated service delivery; to provide partner agencies and professionals with an understanding of the key learning from this project and how a multi-agency approach (as highlighted in the Green Paper and the Children Bill) should be
supporting young people; and to provide evidence and practice guidance on involving a wide and diverse group of young people in ongoing service development and one-to-one.
Contents
Chapter 1, ‘The Project', comprises descriptions of the final report, the Connexions Service, the project, making it work, recruiting young people, involving and consulting with young people, and consulting with connexions services, personal advisers and partner agencies. Chapter 2, ‘The Evidence', discusses young people, parents and carers, the Connexions Service and personal advisers, and what partners said about the new Connexions Service and the work of personal advisers. Chapter 3, ‘The Learning', covers the delivery of a differentiated service, the role of the personal adviser, involving young people, information, and working with partners. Chapter 4 ‘The Future', is about independence, the role of the personal adviser, and involving young disabled people and their families/carers. Each chapter begins with an easier-to-read summary, and all but the first end with conclusions. Appendices discuss models of delivery, responsibilities for pupils with statements of special educational needs, a tiered approach to service delivery and the role of the personal adviser, the Connexions Service National Unit, and the assessment, planning, information and review framework.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, visual impairment, young people, autistic spectrum conditions, deafness;
Under a duty to promote equality of opportunity in the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, public authorities will have to act against systematic discrimination in employment of disabled people. Draws on the results of surveys which show that despite a rise in disabled employees in the public sector, there has been no change in the proportions of the disabled and non-disabled populations employed.
Under a duty to promote equality of opportunity in the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, public authorities will have to act against systematic discrimination in employment of disabled people. Draws on the results of surveys which show that despite a rise in disabled employees in the public sector, there has been no change in the proportions of the disabled and non-disabled populations employed.
Report explaining the work of the project team on national provision of disability information. Also provides details of major organisations providing nationally relevant disability information.
Report explaining the work of the project team on national provision of disability information. Also provides details of major organisations providing nationally relevant disability information.
Subject terms:
information services, learning disabilities, mental health problems, older people, physical disabilities, visual impairment;
In response to the recent green paper on work, health and disability, this report outlines some practical solutions to closing the disability employment gap. It highlights why it is important that action is taken now and the looks at the challenges that could undermine these aims. These include austerity measures and changes to specialist employment policy. The report then presents three brief examples of successful employment and training schemes delivered by specialist disability organisations. They cover the areas of: supported employment schemes and social enterprise; disability organisations leading by example and employing disabled people; and supported internships and specialist further education. The report includes recommendations for government, employers and care providers to boost employment for working-age disabled people.
(Edited publisher abstract)
In response to the recent green paper on work, health and disability, this report outlines some practical solutions to closing the disability employment gap. It highlights why it is important that action is taken now and the looks at the challenges that could undermine these aims. These include austerity measures and changes to specialist employment policy. The report then presents three brief examples of successful employment and training schemes delivered by specialist disability organisations. They cover the areas of: supported employment schemes and social enterprise; disability organisations leading by example and employing disabled people; and supported internships and specialist further education. The report includes recommendations for government, employers and care providers to boost employment for working-age disabled people.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
disabilities, employment, case studies, recruitment, good practice, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, visual impairment;
Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 6(1/2), 2007, pp.195-215.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
The demands made by over 800 disability protests in the USA are examined. Across all impairment types, these include accessibility of buildings, transport and communication; and equal opportunity in relation to employment, education and independent living. Impairment-specific demands have also been made. Those with mobility difficulties have campaigned for routine accessibility not only of public buildings but of private homes. People with hearing problems focus on communication issues, but also want the recognition and acceptance of deaf culture. This has, for example, led to an interest in the relative merits of mainstream or specialist education, and a negative attitude among some deaf people to cochlear implants. Among blind people, demands have focused on transport and building accessibility, and wages and conditions in sheltered employment. For those with psychiatric impairments, key issues are patient rights and the challenging of stigma, while for those with severe developmental disabilities abuse within institutional settings remains a problem. The implications of these demands for social workers are briefly discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
The demands made by over 800 disability protests in the USA are examined. Across all impairment types, these include accessibility of buildings, transport and communication; and equal opportunity in relation to employment, education and independent living. Impairment-specific demands have also been made. Those with mobility difficulties have campaigned for routine accessibility not only of public buildings but of private homes. People with hearing problems focus on communication issues, but also want the recognition and acceptance of deaf culture. This has, for example, led to an interest in the relative merits of mainstream or specialist education, and a negative attitude among some deaf people to cochlear implants. Among blind people, demands have focused on transport and building accessibility, and wages and conditions in sheltered employment. For those with psychiatric impairments, key issues are patient rights and the challenging of stigma, while for those with severe developmental disabilities abuse within institutional settings remains a problem. The implications of these demands for social workers are briefly discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Subject terms:
interest groups, learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, rights, visual impairment, access to services, deafness, disabilities;