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Disabled people, employment and social justice
- Author:
- THORTON Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Society, 4(1), January 2005, pp.65-73.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Since it came to power in 1997 the Labour Government has conceived of low levels labour market participation by disabled people as not just an economic concern but also an indicator of social exclusion or social injustice. This article presents some evidence about inequalities between disabled and non-disabled people in the labour market; reviews the evidence on discrimination in employment and discusses the potential of anti-discrimination legislation as a tool to reduce social injustice; discusses sources of social justice in the benefits system; and considers whether people in receipt of Incapacity Benefits should be expected to seek work. It concludes that rights and responsibilities are unjustly distributed between government and disabled people.
Disability, social exclusion and the consequential experience of justiciable problems
- Authors:
- O'GRADY A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 19(3), May 2004, pp.259-271.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In this article, the authors examine the situation of disabled people in England and Wales with regard to one specific aspect of social exclusion--experience of justiciable problems, and the potential effects such problems can have on their lives. Having defined 'disability', they examine how this fits within the wider dialogue on social exclusion issues. By analysing the results of the Legal Services Research Centre's (LSRC) periodic survey of justiciable problems, they find that disabled respondents were not only more likely to experience a problem, but also experienced more problems. Increased likelihood of a problem was observed in the majority of problem categories and particularly those relating to issues of social exclusion, such as housing and welfare benefits. This propensity to experience multiple problems can lead to a negative impact on the lives of long-term ill and disabled people.
Still missing out? the case studies: ending poverty and social exclusion; messages to government from families with disabled children
- Author:
- SHARMA Neera
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 51p.
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
Despite changes to disability benefits and other services many of Britain's 360,000 disabled children and young people still live in poverty and are socially excluded from their communities. This report details interviews with 17 families with disabled children to find out more about the issues facing them and what impact if any government policies have had on their lives.