Roulstone Alan - Disability Policy And Professional Practice - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This is the first book on working with disabled people to take an aspirational outcomes - focused approach to professional practice. It forms the first attempt to grapple with the massive legislative and policy shifts in the Disability field in the last 15 years and provides an up - to - date positive approach to professional practice based on the social model of disability. Importantly the book 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. The book takes a practical approach that challenges professionals to confront key issues in disability studies policy and practice. The key topics covered are: o The Historical Legacy Legislation Policy and Guidanceo Community Care and Beyondo Pivotal Moments in the development of disability policyo Independent Living Choices and Rightso Life course Issueso Valuing Diversityo Key Challenges for an aspiring social model practitioner This book is an indispensable resource for all professionals and students working with disabled people.
Title: Disability Policy And Professional Practice
Author(s): Roulstone Alan
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Barcode: 9781849201704
Pages: 160 Pages
Publication Date: 12/30/2010
Category: Social Welfare & Social Services