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Habilitation provision for children and young people with vision impairment in the United Kingdom: a lack of clarity leading to inconsistencies
- Author:
- HOGG Kat
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Visual Impairment, 35(1), 2017, pp.44-54.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The key to empowering and supporting children and young people (CYP) with vision impairment (VI) to achieve their potential lies in the delivery of habilitation training. Evidence has revealed that provision of habilitation services across the United Kingdom was inconsistent, with CYP with VI not receiving services in some areas. This research explored the accessibility and quality of habilitation provision for CYP with VI via two studies: (1) 12 qualitative case studies of habilitation practice and (2) surveys of habilitation training experiences, with CYP with VI (n = 43) and with parents of CYP with VI (n = 68). Five themes were identified highlighting inconsistencies and variability in the delivery of habilitation training in recent years, a lack of focus on independent living skills training, on social inclusion and emotional well-being, a lack of support for parents and a lack of clarity with regard to the definition of habilitation, and who is responsible for providing training. (Publisher abstract)
Services for sensory impaired people: a case for regional co-ordination
- Authors:
- BANHAM John, COLVILLE Martin
- Journal article citation:
- Managing Community Care, 7(4), August 1999, pp.9-14.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
Looks at how services for deaf and blind people are acknowledged to be generally poor. While a national task force is examining new ways to meet the needs of people with disabilities, this article surveys the national picture and argues for the introduction of regional co-ordination.
Out of sight
- Author:
- INMAN Kendra
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 17.9.98, 1998, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
There is growing evidence that blind and partially-sighted people are not receiving the help they need. Reports on why groups that support them are demanding change.
Blind prejudice
- Author:
- PRIESTLEY Mark
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 3.2.94, 1994, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Increasingly disabled people have argued that their organisations should not only be consulted about services but also they should have some control over how services are provided. Blind Asian people feel that their needs are not being served very well by either health and social services or white disability organisations. In response to this the Association of Blind Asians in Leeds has been set up to create a mutual support system and provide services to meet their specific needs. Reports on the work of the association.
An inquiry into the emotional impact of sight loss and the counselling experiences and needs of blind and partially sighted people
- Author:
- THURSTON Mhairi
- Journal article citation:
- Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 10(1), March 2010, pp.3-12.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
While the link between sight loss and depression is well documented, dedicated counselling services for visually impaired people remain scarce, and research into the effectiveness of psychological interventions is mainly anecdotal rather than evidence based. This paper explores the emotional impact of visual impairment in four core areas (mood, self concept, social connectedness and loss), and explores the counselling experiences and needs of blind and partially sighted adults. Data was collected from 18 individuals using the mental health and social functioning sub-scales of the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire-25 and semi-structured interviews. Results indicated that participants with a serious eye condition shared a common transition from sight to blindness: diagnosis; coping with deterioration of sight; experiencing loss in different areas of life; experiencing changed perceptions of self in relation to society; experiencing others in a changed way; and experiencing rehabilitation. Participants indicated negative perceptions of counselling and a general lack of counselling opportunities. In conclusion, there is a need for counselling after diagnosis of visual impairment. Specific challenges facing those who deliver counselling to blind and partially sighted clients are discussed.
Housing and urban experiences of visually impaired children
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
There has been a wealth of social research on the housing experiences of physically impaired adults, which has influenced the development of housing and social policies. In order to find out if visually impaired children identified issues that have not yet been acknowledged, a research team asked 44 children about their experiences of their housing and urban environments.
Unmet need in community care: an analysis of policy and literature on need and unmet need, and a study of practitioners' concepts of unmet need
- Authors:
- KEDDIE David, BAUMANN Matthew
- Publisher:
- Dorset. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 60p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Dorchester
Report looking at the difficulties in recording unmet need, and at the key characteristics of unmet need, focusing on Dorset. Defines need and unmet need; outlines research methods; and presents summaries of findings for disabled people, older people, people with learning difficulties, people with mental health problems, and people with sensory impairments.
Together we can plan my future: the needs of school leavers with a visual impairment and additional disabilities
- Author:
- SeeABILITY
- Publisher:
- SeeABILITY
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 79p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leatherhead
Report focusing on the needs of young people with a visual impairment who also have additional disabilities and who are about to leave school in the West Country. Includes sections on: a profile of the West of England; the young people's disabilities; their future needs; the needs of parents; and summary of key findings.
Using a phone: people with additional needs; qualitative interviews with people with a range of disabilities
- Author:
- ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE
- Publisher:
- Advisory Committee on Telecommunications for Disabled and Elderly People
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 83p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report on telephone use by disabled and older people, based on user views. Assesses telecommunications needs, overall satisfaction/dissatisfaction with current equipment and services and reasons for this, looks at the level of awareness of specialist services and equipment available, and identifies any aspirations people may have with regard to the telephone service in general and how these could be provided.
Using a phone: people with additional needs; promoting action
- Author:
- ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR DISABLED AND ELDERLY PEOPLE
- Publisher:
- Advisory Committee on Telecommunications for Disabled and Elderly People
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 9p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Summarises points emerging from a qualitative project involving 40 in-depth interviews about the telephone needs of disabled and older people and sets out the action needed based on the study findings.