Looks at key issues and problems in translating disability theory into research. Questions addressed include: breaking the researcher-researched hierarchy; involving disabled people; ownership and control; disability research funding; measuring disability barriers; research and the survivors' movement; narrative approaches; researching sexuality, multiple oppression, abuse and violence; and researching disability in non-European contexts.
Looks at key issues and problems in translating disability theory into research. Questions addressed include: breaking the researcher-researched hierarchy; involving disabled people; ownership and control; disability research funding; measuring disability barriers; research and the survivors' movement; narrative approaches; researching sexuality, multiple oppression, abuse and violence; and researching disability in non-European contexts.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, participatory research, physical disabilities, research methods, sexuality, survivors, user participation, violence, employment;
Provides key advice for home care workers in promoting independence. Topics covered include: the importance of core values; the health of older people; taking care of yourself; basic skills of home care assistants; receiving home care - the user's perspective; and providing a service for the new
Provides key advice for home care workers in promoting independence. Topics covered include: the importance of core values; the health of older people; taking care of yourself; basic skills of home care assistants; receiving home care - the user's perspective; and providing a service for the new
Subject terms:
home care, home help, nutrition, older people, physical disabilities, service users, sexuality, staff, terminal illness, user participation, user views, case studies, community care, death, health;
Offers a wide ranging and critical overview of the analyses and debates surrounding young people in the UK today. Addresses the following themes and issues: citizenship, participation and empowerment; social difference and social identity; images of youth; young people and the politics of service provision; and working with young people in different contexts.
Offers a wide ranging and critical overview of the analyses and debates surrounding young people in the UK today. Addresses the following themes and issues: citizenship, participation and empowerment; social difference and social identity; images of youth; young people and the politics of service provision; and working with young people in different contexts.
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, rights, sexuality, social care provision, sociology, user participation, young people, youth justice, youth work, black and minority ethnic people, children, citizenship, cultural identity, education, families, employment;