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An exploratory study of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) in social service agencies
- Authors:
- EATON-STULL Yvonne, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 46(6), 2020, pp.756-769.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This exploratory survey of social service professionals investigated the use of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) within various occupations and settings. Forty one participants from social service agencies responded to an electronic survey. Sixty eight percent of respondents indicated they are providing AAI with the most common type being animal-assisted activities (AAA). Forty one percent of respondents indicated they have received some training in AAI with hospital and residential treatment settings having the most training. Individuals with mental illness and physical disabilities are the largest groups receiving AAI. Many benefits were noted with the implementation of AAI including increased social interaction, decreased stress and decreased depression. The most commonly cited barrier to implementation of AAI was liability concerns. Future research detailing how social service agencies overcame barriers would be valuable for others who wish to implement AAI. (Edited publisher abstract)
University challenges
- Author:
- LEASON Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.09.05, 2005, pp.28-30.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author looks at how disabled students are supported at Universities and asks whether they receive enough help.
Access to work blocked as disabled people remain unaware of initiative
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.8.03, 2003, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how many employers and disabled people are still unaware of the government's Access to Work scheme. Highlights the lack of publicity given to the scheme
Worst of both worlds
- Authors:
- BEUM Nasa, MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 31.10.02, 2002, p.36.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the divide that exists between the different services disabled people with mental health problems require.
Partners for progress: employers working with people with disabilities
- Author:
- BREUER Zoey
- Journal article citation:
- A Life in the Day, 4(1), February 2000, pp.25-27.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Over the past five years many mental health organisations have participated in the European Union's HORIZON programme - a sub-division of the employment community initiative. As a result of this programme many innovative schemes supporting disabled and disadvantaged people in obtaining and keeping jobs have been set up in Britain and across Europe. This article summarises the work that has been done to inform and persuade employers that it is in their interest to make use of the skills of disabled people.
Options for employment
- Author:
- FRANCIS Joy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.7.93, 1993, p.21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Enterprise Awards: winner of one of 'Community Care' journal's awards, PACT a community development agency in Sussex which responds to local needs of people who are mentally ill or who have physical or sensory disability has been able to collate an information directory of all the local employment initiatives within the area.
Creating disability inclusion within Canadian schools of social work
- Authors:
- DUNN Peter A., HANES Roy, MACDONALD Judy
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 5(1), 2006, pp.1-19.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This comprehensive research study examined how schools of social work in Canada have responded to disability issues. The study focused upon specific policies and practices of the Canadian schools of social work which have been developed to create a more inclusive environment for students, staff, and faculty members with disabilities and to prepare students for practice in dealing with individuals who are disabled. A ten page survey consisting of closed and opened-ended questions was sent to the deans and directors of the thirty-five schools of social work in Canada. This study found that although there have been significant changes in these schools over the last ten years, there are many barriers to disability inclusion from recruitment and admissions; accommodations; retention, graduation, and employment; curriculum; hiring faculty and staff with disabilities; and university relations/resources. It concludes with recommendations for schools of social work. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Shining path?
- Author:
- HAYES Derren
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 16.02.06, 2006, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The Pathways to Work scheme, which has pioneered an approach to help incapacity benefit claimants back into work, has been hailed as a success by some and is set for expansion under government proposals. The author evaluates the success of the scheme.
Speak for yourself
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham.
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 24.11.05, 2005, pp.40-41.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Keynote speakers at conferences on disability issues tend not to be disabled. The author reports on a consultancy service in Hampshire, All Inclusive, which is to be owned and managed by people with disabilities and will provide keynote speakers for conferences, disability awareness training and access audits.
From child care to adult care
- Author:
- DOW John
- Journal article citation:
- MCC Building Knowledge for Integrated Care, 10(1), February 2002, pp.32-34.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Looks at the division between child care and adult care services. It considers aspects of the legal framework which are different for adults and children and asks what changes could be made to improve co-ordination between agencies. Asks whether there are lessons that can be learnt by adult services from children's services and vice versa.