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They said what?: some common myths about disabled parents and community care legislation
- Author:
- MORRIS Jenny
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 18p.
- Place of publication:
- York
This booklet is made up of a series of questions and answers which identify and explain some common misconceptions about the assistance and equipment available to disabled parents to help them look after their children. The idea for this booklet came from disabled parents who had difficulties in getting what they required. Some of the things they were told by social workers and other professionals were not accurate, but the parents usually did not have the necessary knowledge about their rights to challenge these statements. This booklet sets out some of these statements and gives information about what disabled people are entitled to. At the end of the booklet is a list of legislation and government guidance, and details of how to get hold of them. There is also information about organisations that can provide advice and information. The booklet covers England and Wales.
The perceptions of welfare reform by Michigan families whose children have disabilities and welfare caseworkers
- Authors:
- LEROY Barbara W., JOHNSON Donna M., ISRAEL Nathaniel
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy Journal, 3(1), 2004, pp.23-37.
- Publisher:
- Haworth Press
- Place of publication:
- Binghamton, New York
This article examines family and caseworker perceptions of welfare reform and services as they relate to families who have a child with a disability. Interviews were conducted with 39 families and 77 caseworkers. Family questions addressed their perceptions of the welfare system, factors impacting their self-sufficiency, and their perceptions of needed programme changes. Caseworker questions addressed their perceptions of welfare practices and policies and their education needs related to serving families who have children with disabilities. Familial perceptions of the welfare system were validated by caseworker reports. Implications for service improvement are discussed.
How rehabilitation professionals define the concepts of spirituality and religion when working with individuals with disabilities
- Author:
- MORRISON-ORTON Debra J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 3(2), 2004, pp.37-55.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Recently, some helping professionals have called for the inclusion of spirituality and religion in practice. This has created an important debate. As a result, it has become apparent that individual educators and practitioners are unclear about what is meant by these concepts as they relate to practice. This study utilized in-depth interviews to understand the essential meanings that fifteen rehabilitation professionals assigned to the concepts of spirituality and religion in their practices with individuals with disabilities. Two essential themes developed for spirituality, and three developed for religion. Implications for the future use of these concepts in practice are discussed. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Social work practice, clinical, programmatic, and training dimensions
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Jed, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care, 3(1), 2004, pp.3-13.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the unique role of social work within adult day services in the USA. Discusses roles of advocacy, care management, and crisis intervention using three case studies. Also addresses challenges faced by social workers practicing within this setting. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).