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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.
Personnel development in the field of disability with a focus on employment outcomes
- Author:
- McFARLANE Fred R.
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 13(4), September 1998, pp.575-585.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Discusses the key considerations for personnel development in the disability field with a focus on employment outcomes. Emphasises the role of support and facilitation by rehabilitation personnel as structures for inclusion. Discusses the fact that disabilities, like learning and change, are lifetime experiences for all of us. According, comprehensive personnel development must be attentive to the constituencies and the environment. Goes on to present the context for an educational framework for rehabilitation personnel.
Perspectives: shirking responsibility
- Author:
- ALIBHAI-BROWN Yasmin
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.5.98, 1998, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues the case for caution over direct payment schemes for disabled people.
Regulating surrogacy to protect the welfare of the child
- Author:
- DRAPER Heather
- Journal article citation:
- Childright, 145, April 1998, pp.9-10.
- Publisher:
- Children's Legal Centre
Discusses how under surrogacy arrangements, unless a child is conceived as a result of assisted conception techniques (e.g. in vitro fertilisation), or conception (e.g. artificial insemination) takes place on premises licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), there is no provision for the welfare of the child. Argues that because existing policies may disadvantage children, regulating surrogacy arrangements to protect children should be considered.
Social Security Green Paper
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- SCOLAG Journal, 249, March 1998, pp.38-40.
- Publisher:
- ScoLAG(Scottish Legal Action Group)
Discusses how welfare benefits have a relatively short shelf-life in the UK and how the Government's new green paper - New Ambitions for Our Country: A New Contract for Welfare - is set to introduce a further layer of benefit reform. Provides a summary of the Government's consultation paper.
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.
In need of protection
- Author:
- INMAN Kendra
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.1.98, 1998, p.23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Campaigners are calling for more and better policies to combat the abuse of vulnerable adults, and for the government to take a lead. The author reports on the issues.
Time to push disability issues higher up the agenda
- Author:
- BREWSTER Richard
- Journal article citation:
- NCVO News, 99, November 1998, p.10.
- Publisher:
- National Council for Voluntary Organisations
The government claims that addressing the rights of disabled people is high on its agenda. Asks whether it is doing enough to make a difference.
Framework or straightjacket?
- Author:
- COOPER Kristiina
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.10.98, 1998, p.10.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The forthcoming White Paper is going to recommend that charging for services will be standardised. Argues that it is understood to include plans to introduce a national framework towards standardising charges for services to elderly and disabled people. Says price consistency could be less freedom for local authorities.
A question of good practice? Community care law and occupational therapists
- Author:
- MANDELSTAM Michael
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 61(8), August 1998, pp.351-358.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Occupational therapists working in social services departments and delivering community care continue to be subject to anxiety about the legality of some of their actions. This article considers aspects of relevant legislation decisions of the law courts and recommendations of the local ombudsmen.