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Record Nr.

UNINA9910789905903321

Autore

Harris Jennifer <1954->

Titolo

Disability, policy and professional practice [[electronic resource] /] / Jennifer Harris & Alan Roulstone

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Los Angeles, [Calif.] ; ; London, : SAGE, 2011

ISBN

1-4462-5185-3

1-282-23861-2

9786613811882

1-4462-1005-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vii, 152 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RoulstoneAlan <1962->

Disciplina

362.4048

Soggetti

People with disabilities - Services for - Great Britain

People with disabilities - Services for - Government policy - Great Britain

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; 1 - Introduction; 2 - The Historical Legacy, Legislation, Policy andGuidance; 3 - Community Care and Beyond; 4 - Pivotal Moments in the Development of Disability Policy; 5 - Independent Living, Choices and Rights; 6 - Life Course Issues; 7 - Valuing Diversity; 8 - Key Challenges foran Aspiring Social Model Practitioner; 9 - Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This text translates both adult and children's disability legislation and policy guidance into positive, creative enabling practice methods for professionals in social care health, employment and independent living.