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Whose needs are we meeting?
- Author:
- WELCH Malcolm
- Journal article citation:
- Professional Social Work, September 1998, p.10.
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
Many professionals, including social workers, all too easily focus on the needs of the parents of disabled children rather than the children themselves. The author proposes a new strategy which focuses on the child's perspective.
The person-centred approach in work with disabled persons
- Author:
- ZINSCHITZ Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Counselling, 9(3), August 1998, pp.210-212.
The author discusses her work with disabled people and identifies the need to help a disabled person using a person-centred approach.
The articulation of theory and practice: critique and resistance in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Authors:
- SULLIVAN Martin, MUNFORD Robyn
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 13(2), April 1998, pp.183-198.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article reviews the theorisation of disability and its practical consequence in the articulation, development and implementation of disability policy in New Zealand. It describes some current debates. Explores the emancipatory potential of current disability theorising by analysing strategies adopted by disabled people as a response to recent policy developments in the health and disability field.
Ordinary children with additional needs: some issues to consider when assessing the needs of children who have disabilities and their families
- Author:
- WELCH B.M
- Publisher:
- B.M. Welch
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 44p.
- Place of publication:
- Preston
Designed to suggest factors that may affect the daily life and development of a disabled child which need to be considered as part of any assessment of his or her needs.
Cause for optimism
- Author:
- DALY Nikki
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 29.10.98, 1998, p.9.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
As parents of disabled children struggle to win basic services, the author outlines the views of lobby groups about changes that could make a practical difference to their lives.
A space of our own
- Authors:
- OLDMAN Christine, BERESFORD Bryony
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.10.98, 1998, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Many families with disabled children still live in cramped, unadapted homes. The authors outline the results of new research into what these families really want.
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.
Popping in helping out
- Author:
- MACDONALD Charlotte
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.5.98, 1998, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Many people with special needs would not want to give up their home, but find practicalities of looking after it very difficult. Suggests that an independent tenancy with support visits may be the answer.
Definitions of need: can disabled people and care professionals agree?
- Authors:
- ALLAN J. Sim, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 13(1), February 1998, pp.53-74.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Examines the ideological frames of reference that inform the definitions of need are used by disabled and non-disabled people. Aims to test the degree of congruence of the non-disabled view of need with that of disabled people. Seeks to explore the multidimensional contexts in which individuals operate based upon a deconstruction of the medical/social locus of control model.
Growing gains
- Authors:
- ROONEY Chris, CHAMBERLAIN M Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.2.98, 1998, p.21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The authors explain how the Leeds Young Adult Team supports young disabled people in the sometimes difficult move towards independence and adulthood.