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The reach of disability benefits: an examination of the disability living allowance
- Authors:
- DALY Michael, NOBLE Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 18(1), 1996, pp.37-51.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Key objectives in the 1992 reform of disability benefits were improvements to the scope of benefits and better targeting of funds to those most in need. Questions the success of the disability living allowance (DLA) in achieving these aims.
Dual disability systems in New Zealand: a tandem or two separate bicycles?
- Authors:
- BARNETT Pauline, PENNY Anthea
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 22(1), 2004, pp.11-19.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
There is continuing international debate over the best ways of finding and organising support for people with disabilities. In New Zealand, two public sector disability programmes have developed alongside each other. The first (disability support), covering people disabled from non-accident causes, is taxation funded and managed via health and welfare systems. The second, providing cover on a 'no fault' basis, for all people disabled by injury, whatever the setting or cause, is a social insurance programme known as Accident Compensation (ACC), administered through a government corporation. This article traces the fortunes of these two programmes over the last two decades, pointing out the implications for disabled people and for public policy, including issues of equity for people with a similar range of needs. The discussion and conclusion raise broader issues that may be relevant to other countries.
Benefit fails mentally ill people
- Author:
- WHITELEY Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.9.96, 1996, p.8.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how the Disability Living Allowance is failing people with mental illnesses by focusing on people with physical disabilities.
The impact of childhood disability on family life
- Authors:
- DOBSON Barbara, MIDDLETON Sue, BEARDSWORTH Alan
- Publisher:
- York Publishing Services,|Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- York
A 1998 study brought together parents to establish minimum budget standards of bringing up a severely disabled child, based on what parents deemed necessary to achieve a reasonable standard of living. This second report describes the actual spending patterns of parents and also considers some of the adjustments families make because they are bringing up a severely disabled child. All figures have been uprated by the Retail Price Index to 2000.
Still missing out?: ending poverty and social exclusion; messages to government from families with disabled children
- Author:
- SHARMA Neera
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 42p.
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
This report argues that the government should establish a minimum income standard which includes targeted support to meet extra essential costs of caring for a disabled child. It also suggests that national awareness campaign on disability should be developed and that the housing policy for disabled children be reviewed.
No space to grieve
- Author:
- EATON Lynn
- Journal article citation:
- Search, 35, Summer 2001, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
How would bereaved parents cope if - on top of their grief at losing their child they had to manage a sudden drop in income? Looks at research which reveals the additional burden many parents of disabled children have to face.
The impact of childhood disability on family life
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
A 1998 study brought together parents to establish minimum budget standards of bringing up a severely disabled child, based on what parents deemed necessary to achieve a reasonable standard of living. This second report describes the actual spending patterns of parents and also considers some of the adjustments families make because they are bringing up a severely disabled child. All figures have been uprated by the Retail Price Index to 2000.
Supporting disabled children and their families
- Author:
- WARD Linda
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Society, 13(5), November 1999, pp.394-400.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Presents an overview of recent research projects addressing the needs of disabled children and their families.
Class and disability: influences on learning expectations
- Author:
- PREECE Julia
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 11(2), 1996, pp.191-204.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes some findings from in-depth interviews with adults with disabilities, most of whom had strong working class connections. It places the findings in the context of feminist post-structuralist theory. Whilst the research is not directly to do with gender relationships, the theoretical framework highlights notions of difference, cultural value and meaning which play a significant role in the power relationships between dominant and subordinated groups.
Expert opinions: a national survey of parents caring for a severely disabled child
- Author:
- BERESFORD Bryony
- Publisher:
- Policy Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 45p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Report investigating the needs of families caring for a severely disabled child via the views and experiences of the parents themselves. Looks at: financial problems; housing problems; restricted mobility; and dealing with services and professionals.