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The future of equality and human rights in Britain: opportunities and risks for disabled people
- Authors:
- SAYCE Liz, O'BRIEN Nick
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 19(6), October 2004, pp.663-669.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Government plans to introduce a new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR), covering disability, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief and age. This presents both opportunities and risks for the achievement of disability equality. This paper analyses implications and proposes a long term disability rights agenda, geared to mainstreaming disability equality into the CEHR and major policy developments across Government. It suggests that the widest involvement of disabled people, policy makers and academics in the field of disability will be necessary to achieve this. The DRC will be very active in this work.
Making the business case for change
- Author:
- ALLEN Kay
- Journal article citation:
- New Bulletin, 347, July 2004, pp.22-26.
- Publisher:
- Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
A strategy that is inclusive of disabled people and other groups that are commonly excluded makes sound business sense. Explains how diversity managers can begin to implement a diversity strategy and how to keep the momentum going.
Equality and diversity: making it happen
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, et al
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Trade and Industry
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 38p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This document sets out the government's assessment of the priorities for equality and the challenges ahead. It looks at what equality machinery can contribute to achieving this equality vision and invites views on possible structures. It notes the links between institutional support for equality and for human rights. Finally it sets out the next steps following this consultation, including how and when a decision will be reached.
Disability policies in European countries
- Authors:
- OORSCHOT Wim van, HVINDEN Bjorn
- Publisher:
- Kluwer Law International
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- 128p.
- Place of publication:
- The Hague
This book examines the possible convergence in disability policies in Europe. It points out that assessment of claims for disability benefits are often complex and rely on input from interdisciplinary groups. It argues that in the disability area there rarely a simple relationship between cash and care. The policies of Spain, The Netherlands, Great Britain, Denmark and Ireland are examined.
Disabled people's access to social work education: ways and means of promoting environmental change
- Author:
- CRAWSHAW Marilyn
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Education (The International Journal), 21(5), October 2002, pp.503-514.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Disabled people are under-represented among social workers. It is argued that this results in lack of diversity in the workforce and in reduced opportunities to make service delivery more inclusive. An audit tool is outlined which can be used to identify barriers and strengths at DipSW programme, university site, agency site and individual student level to disabled people entering social work education. Completed audits could then form the basis of DipSW Programme Development Plans or curriculum plans for individual students, as required. Review mechanisms at the different levels would help ensure that attention to planning and action does not get lost. Assessment issues and aspects of the practice teacher/student/tutor relationships are also discussed. Disability equality training is seen as a central component of audit and provision. The need for proactive, not reactive, policies is made clear.
Volunteering by people with disabilities: a route to opportunity
- Author:
- NIYAZI Filiz
- Publisher:
- National Centre for Volunteering
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- London
One way in which disabled people can demonstrate their independence is by taking up voluntary work. The problem is, however, that the premises are not always physically accessible. Their advertising does not always make it clear that disabled people are as welcome as anyone else. Despite their much-vaunted equal opportunities policies, they are not always prepared to foot the bill for the extra support disabled volunteers sometimes need (there are not always extra costs involved). And the kind of training they provide for their volunteers rarely takes account of disabled people in its design, content and delivery.
Making the connections: the final report on transport and social exclusion
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 147p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This report examines the links between social exclusion, transport and the location of services. It is particularly focused on access to those opportunities that have the most impact on life-chances, such as work, learning and healthcare. People may not be able to access services as a result of social exclusion. For example, they may be restricted in their use of transport by low incomes, or because bus routes do not run to the right places. Age and disability can also stop people driving and using public transport. Problems with transport provision and the location of services can reinforce social exclusion. They prevent people from accessing key local services or activities, such as jobs, learning, healthcare, food shopping or leisure. Problems can vary by type of area (for example urban or rural) and for different groups of people, such as disabled people, older people or families with children. The effects of road traffic also disproportionately impact on socially excluded areas and individuals through pedestrian accidents, air pollution, noise and the effect on local communities of busy roads cutting through residential areas.
A guide to the legislative review, first review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995
- Author:
- DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Disability Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The DRC believes that acting on the Task Force recommendations such as extending full disability rights to all employees, in housing, transport and public functions and placing a positive duty on the public sector to promote equal opportunities for disabled people should be a Government priority.This report includes the Task Force recommendations that the Government has yet to agree or act upon in the Legislative Review.
Legislative review: first review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; consultation
- Author:
- DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Disability Rights Commission
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 104p.
- Place of publication:
- Stratford upon Avon
The Disability Review Commission (DRC) has a duty by law to keep the Disability Discrimination Act under review and where necessary provide proposals for change. This consultation document outlines the underlying principles behind the proposals for change, and looks at the areas of employment, goods and services, definition of disability and genetic discrimination and human rights.
Part of the community: strategies for including everyone
- Authors:
- NISBET Jan, HAGNER David
- Publisher:
- Paul H. Brookes
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 299p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
This book argues that inclusion of people with disabilities of all ages in community life can be achieved by creating communities with extensive natural supports rather than individual programmes. Each chapter provides examples of inclusion, from entering pre-school to buying a home, with models and strategies that work. Topics include: inclusive elementary schools; classroom techniques supporting children with emotional disabilities; housing assistance; employment; community and family leadership.