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Participants or recipients - disabled people's involvement in a European programme
- Authors:
- POWELL Jackie, LOVELOCK Robin
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 27(4), August 1997, pp.565-583.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Drawing on an evaluative study of UK participation in a European disability programme (HELIOS I), this article explores the extent to which, and the ways in which, disabled people were involved in the programme as active participants. The findings draw attention to the different perspectives of the programme's various stakeholders and are discussed in relation to two broader themes. The first of these is the involvement of disabled people themselves in any programme aiming to promote the full participation of disabled people in society. The second is the role and value of formalised networks as a means of promoting information exchange and learning as a prerequisite for promoting change in individuals and change in organisations.
Children enabling change: a multicultural, participatory, community-based rehabilitation research project involving Chinese children with disabilities and their families
- Authors:
- COOK Philip, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Youth Care Forum, 26(3), June 1997, pp.205-219.
- Publisher:
- Springer
A participatory, action-oriented research approach was used in developing community-based services for children with disabilities in an urban Chinese community in Canada. A review of the literature and discussions with community members revealed that Chinese families who have a child with a disability experience the double barrier of disability and culture. An action research paradigm was developed that would both identify existing barriers for families and provide opportunities for overcoming these obstacles through the research process. The findings of the research are discussed with the aim of building on community strengths to reinforce existing family support programmes and involve families and children with a disability in such processes in a culturally appropriate manner.
A family affair
- Author:
- GINN June
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 10.4.97, 1997, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how the parents of disabled children want a bigger say in how services are designed and developed to help them. The author describes a visit to a family resource centre, in the USA, which is staffed by the parents of disabled children.
Disability
- Author:
- KEEP John
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, April 1997, pp.40-42.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
The length of time disabled people have to wait for adaptations to their homes is legendary. The article presents new research which examines ways of improving co-operation between agencies and listening to disabled people themselves, in order to make independent living in the community a reality.
'Until disabled people get consulted ...': the role of occupational therapy in meeting housing needs
- Authors:
- NOCON Andrew, PLEACE Nicholas
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 60(3), March 1997, pp.115-122.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reports on a study of the housing needs of people with disabilities (aged 16 to 65) in Shropshire. The study included interviews with disabled people and with front-line and managerial staff in several agencies, a survey of disabled people, and the analysis of quantitative data. The findings highlight the high level of need for adaptations and more appropriate housing for disabled people; the importance of greater user involvement in the way needs are identified and services provided; the need for reform of the Disabled Facilities Grant system; and the need for an integrated inter-agency approach to meeting disabled people's housing needs.
The planners' well-meaning efforts that bring disillusionment
- Authors:
- BEWLEY Catherine, GLENDINNING Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 3(3), March 1997, pp.12-14.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Research on service user involvement in community care planning and service provision shows some advances but still many fundamental problems and misconceptions about the process. Provides selected findings of some of the research and highlights key points on empowerment.
Working with parents of SEN children after the Code of Practice
- Editor:
- WOLFENDALE Sheila
- Publisher:
- David Fulton
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 148p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the Code of Practice on provision of education for children with special educational needs, a key element of which is effective cooperative working relationships with parents. Contains chapters on: delivering services for children with special needs - the place of parents; a review of the influence and effects of Portage; a parental perspective on partnership; implementing partnerships with parents in schools; a review of parent partnership schemes; promoting the effective practice of partnership; supporting parents at the Special Educational Needs Tribunal; and integrating services.
Doing disability research
- Editors:
- BARNES Colin, MERCER Geof
- Publisher:
- Disability Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 236p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
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.
Harnessing the power of users to change policies
- Authors:
- BRYCE Mandy, MATTINGLEY Roger
- Journal article citation:
- Research Policy and Planning, 15(2), 1997, pp.34-37.
- Publisher:
- Social Services Research Group
Describes how involving the families of severely disabled children resulted in policy changes.
Research, knowledge and practice in community care
- Author:
- FISHER Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Issues in Social Work Education, 17(2), Autumn 1997, pp.17-30.
- Publisher:
- Association of Teachers in Social Work Education
Explores the kind of knowledge required for social work practice in community care, and draws a distinction between evidence-based and knowledge-based practice, and between knowledge for understanding and that designed to underpin intervention.