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Disability: an emerging global challenge
- Author:
- SEIPEL Michael M.O.
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 37(2), April 1994, pp.165-178.
- Publisher:
- Sage
It is estimated that about one out of ten persons in the world is in one way or another disabled. The causes of disability vary, but the impact of disability on the individual and society is universal. The data examined reveal a strong connection between disability and socioeconomic disadvantage. This article argues that strategies for preventing disability and integrating disabled persons into the community are the most important approaches to addressing the problems of disability.
Disability Discrimination Act 1995: the October 1999 duties
- Author:
- LANGTON-LOCKTON Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Access by Design, 80, Autumn 1999, pp.7-10.
- Publisher:
- Centre for Accessible Environments
The Disability Discrimination Act is gathering strength as a means of combating discrimination against disabled people. Describes the new duties of service providers from 1st October 1999.
In whose service? A review of the development of services for disabled people
- Author:
- FRENCH Sally
- Journal article citation:
- Social Action, 2(1), 1994, pp.8-11.
- Publisher:
- Whiting and Birch
Traces the history of welfare provision for disabled people from the Middle Ages, through the Industrial Revolution, the rise of the medical profession, the Eugenics movement, post-war services, deinstitutionalisation and the role of disabled people.
Will 'In Control' at last put people in charge of their lives?
- Author:
- DUFFY Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 18(4), May 2005, pp.10-13.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Reports on the difficulties faced by disabled people in terms of managing direct payments, and describes the work of In Control - a national programme designed to transform all social care into a system of self-directed support.
Independent living and community care: a disempowering framework
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 19(5), August 2004, pp.427-442.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The British disability movement has had significant achievements in its struggle for independent living. However, the current community care framework contains many barriers to independent living. This article sets out a conceptual framework for an understanding of independent living and provides an analysis of the barriers posed by the social care system. These range from financial incentives for placing disabled people in residential care, to a failure to address needs relating to employment, parenting and leisure. Disabling attitudes held by social services professionals about 'risk' and 'capacity' are also major barriers. It is clear that, unless the legislative framework is amended to include an entitlement to independent living, disabled people will continue to be denied their full human and civil rights.
Autism: rights in reality; England and Wales; executive summary
- Author:
- NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- National Autistic Society
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with autism spectrum disorders and their families are not getting the help they need. This is despite increased recognition of these disorders which are thought to affect 1 in every 110 people. However, autism and Asperger syndromedo not fit the current ways of thinking about disability nor the existing criteria for eligibility for many services. A lack of professional understanding and contradictory or confusing guidance from central Government mean that support services for children and adults with disabilities continue to be designed without autism in mind. Where people have been able to get an element of the help they need, they have had to fight for it.
Autism: rights in reality; how people with autism spectrum disorders and their families are still missing out on their rights; Scotland
- Authors:
- BROACH Steve, et al
- Publisher:
- National Autistic Society
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with autism spectrum disorders and their families are not getting the help they need. This is despite increased recognition of these disorders which are thought to affect 1 in every 110 people. However, autism and Asperger syndrome do not fit the current ways of thinking about disability nor the existing eligibility criteria for support. A lack of both professional understanding and a clear direction from the Scottish Executive means that support services for children and adults with disabilities continue to be designed without autism in mind. Where people have been able to get an element of the help they need, they have had to fight for it.
Autism: rights in reality; how people with autism spectrum disorders and their families are still missing out on their rights; England and Wales
- Authors:
- BROACH Steve, et al
- Publisher:
- National Autistic Society
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 34p.
People with autism spectrum disorders and their families are not getting the help they need. This is despite increased recognition of these disorders which are thought to affect 1 in every 110 people. However, autism and Asperger syndromedo not fit the current ways of thinking about disability nor the existing criteria for eligibility for many services. A lack of professional understanding and contradictory or confusing guidance from central Government mean that support services for children and adults with disabilities continue to be designed without autism in mind. Where people have been able to get an element of the help they need, they have had to fight for it.
Internal affairs
- Author:
- PATTERSON Lynne
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.6.96, 1996, p.21.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The author reflects on the worries facing her when she needed the services of colleagues in her social services department.
Disabled people and social justice
- Author:
- MASSIE Bert
- Publisher:
- Institute for Public Policy Research
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 34p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Paper examining the institutional and personal discrimination faced by disabled people and proposes solutions. Also considers the financial hardships which many disabled people experience and the way in which social services are often provided in a manner which deprives the disabled recipients of control and dignity. Suggests how provision could be improved within current resources.