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Becoming visible: a learning resource on social inclusion
- Author:
- SCOTTISH CONSORTIUM FOR LEARNING DISABILITY
- Publisher:
- Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 202p., DVD
Becoming visible is a training resource with a DVD (with subtitles) and a clearly set out and illustrated accompanying book. It aims to raise awareness of the positive contribution that people with profound and multiple learning disabilities can make to their communities. The producers of the resource hope to increase understanding of the impact of social inclusion and exclusion on the lives of real families and to promote debate and action on the changes that are needed to create a truly inclusive society. Becoming visible tells the story of three young people each with profound and multiple learning difficulties. The DVD describes their lives and those of their carers. Among the issues raised are growing up, planning for the future, making choices, public attitudes, community belonging, caring for someone with complex health needs, support for family carers, building relationships, supported living, communication, and leisure. The resource is written for a wide audience including, community groups, family carers, service providers, and groups promoting inclusion. It may also have a place in supporting existing courses on social justice, community inclusion, disability, and diversity, such as those that form part of social work degrees.
Research into practice
- Author:
- MAUDSLAY Liz
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.8.02, 2002, p.47.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how a project involving Cambridge University and Skill (National Bureau for Students with Disabilities) confronted the needs of people with severe learning difficulties.
Making decisions gets the thumbs down from the National Forum
- Author:
- HOLMAN Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 16(1), 2002, pp.4-5.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The Lord Chancellor's Department consultation on Making Decisions has caused controversy among interested groups. Provides an update on recent developments.
No recognition for independent advocacy
- Author:
- ASPIS Simone
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 16(1), 2002, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
Briefly reports on the shortcomings in Making Decisions, especially the lack of access to an independent advocate.
Case report: behavioural treatment of improper eating by an institutionalised woman with profound intellectual disability - description of a successful intervention
- Author:
- SALOVIITA Timo
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(1), March 2002, pp.15-20.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Intensive 11-day behavioural training of an institutionalised woman with profound intellectual disability was used to teach proper eating by reducing her eating errors. The methods used included an increased number of learning opportunities, graduated guidance, the use of social reinforcement, and mild punishment through simple correction of eating errors. The treatment was faded into a maintenance phase. After the intensive training phase, the participant ceased to eat with her fingers from a plate, and her eating changed to a more tidy habit. She was also released from having her hand tied during the meals. The results were maintained during an informal follow-up 4 years later.
Easy guide to physical interventions for people with learning disabilities, their carers and supporters
- Author:
- BRITISH INSTITUTE OF LEARNING DISABILITIES
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
The first easy guide on physical interventions for people with learning disabilities, their carers and supporters, based on new government guidance on the use of physical interventions. The guide has been developed with people with learning disabilities, and uses clear language and illustrations to cover: what staff may need to use physical interventions; people's rights and the law; a 10-point guide on physical interventions for people with learning disabilities, and another guide for staff; and what should happen after a physical intervention.
Living safer sexual lives: research and action
- Authors:
- JOHNSON Kelley, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 7(3), July 2002, pp.4-9.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on a three-year Australian action research project which sought to address how people with learning disabilities view issues of sexuality and personal relationships. During the project 25 people with learning disabilities told their life stories, with a focus on sexuality and human relationships, to experienced qualitative researchers. The stories were then used to provide people with learning disabilities, families and service providers with workshops and resources designed to help people with learning disabilities to live safer sexual lives. Outlines the project, the limitations of the methodology and explores how the project made the transition from research into action.
Through the eye of the Cyclops: evaluating a multi-sensory intervention programme for people with complex disabilities
- Authors:
- MITCHELL Jillian R., van der GAAG Anna
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 30(4), December 2002, pp.159-165.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Odyssey Now (ON), a multi-sensory programme designed for use with people with learning disabilities. A combination of qualitative methods was used to assess levels of interaction and engagement in two individuals with severe / profound learning disabilities. Increases in interaction and engagement were observed during the ON sessions. Individuals interacted more with their environments during these sessions than they did during other, 'routine' activities. Staff also observed positive changes in the participants over time.
Learning disabilities within postsecondary education: suggestions for administrators and faculty members
- Authors:
- CAPPS Steve C., HENSLEE Amber M, GERE Douglas R.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 1(3), 2002, pp.15-23.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Learning disabilities (LD) are a significant issue in the U.S. educational system and the fastest growing disability group in need of services at the postsecondary educational level. This growth has led to an increase in colleges and universities offering support services to the adult LD population. However, many students are still having difficulty remaining in college and completing degree programs. This difficulty may arise, in part, from confusion and misunderstanding among postsecondary professionals, including disability support coordinators and professors.
Direct payment dilemma
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.12.02, 2002, pp.44-45.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A multidisciplinary panel considers the case of a man with learning difficulties whose carer parents are getting too old to cope. Although direct payments have been suggested as a means of providing support, but the department does not have a procedure in place for these payments.