Community Disability Services

by Dempsey, Ian; Nankervis, Karen

• ISBN13: 9781557534149
• ISBN10: 1557534144
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-30
• Publisher: Purdue Univ Pr

Summary

This book provides an integration of the principles, policy and practice of disability service provision in the twenty-first century. It demonstrates links between theory and practice, with an emphasis on "evidence-based practice," and is drawn from international research. Ultimately, this book will enhance critical analysis and reflection, enabling students and service providers to better choose between approaches, and implement strategies that best facilitate positive outcomes for people with disabilities. Available in the United States and Canada only.

Author Biography

Dr. Ian Dempsey is senior lecturer and disability studies program coordinator, faculty of education and arts at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Published in many international, refereed professional journals, DempseyAEs research interests cover leg

Table of Contents

CONTRIBUTORS	ix
PREFACE	xv
Disability in contemporary societ	xv
Theory, research and practice	xvi
The purpose of this book	xvi
What the book does not do	xvi
How the book is organised	xvii
PART 1 DISABILITY AND MODERN SOCIETY
1 CONCEPTIONS OF DISABILITY	3	(24)
Ian Dempsey and Karen Nankervis
Learning objectives	3	(1)
Introduction	3	(1)
The influence of society	4	(3)
Support needs and classification systems	7	(1)
Defining disability	8	(3)
Theories of disability	11	(5)
The incidence of disability	16	(2)
Recent influences	18	(4)
Community supports for people with a disability	22	(1)
Learning activities	23	(1)
References	24	(3)
2 LIFTING THE SILENCE	27	(24)
Patricia O'Brien, Christopher Newell and Irene McEninery with Avril Thesing
Learning objectives	27	(1)
Introduction	27	(1)
Civil rights movements and disability	28	(8)
Moving from paternalism to partnership	36	(5)
Life or lifeless	41	(6)
Conclusion	47	(1)
Learning activities	47	(1)
References	48	(3)
3 BELIEF SYSTEMS AND DISABILITY SERVICES	51	(30)
Ian Dempsey
Learning objectives	51	(1)
Introduction	51	(2)
Principles of disability service provision	53	(19)
The challenge of transferring principles into practice	72	(2)
Conclusion	74	(1)
Learning activities	74	(1)
References	75	(6)
PART 2 WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
4 SUPPORTING EMPOWERMENT AND CHOICE-MAKING	81	(29)
Karen Nankervis and Roger J Stancliffe
Learning objectives	81	(1)
Introduction	81	(1)
Power, power sharing and self-determination	82	(4)
Guardianship and financial management	86	(2)
Choice and degree of cognitive impairment	88	(2)
Preference assessment for people without conventional means of communication	90	(3)
Making more complex decisions	93	(3)
Major life decisions	96	(2)
Assessing and managing the risks associated with making choices	98	(6)
Conclusion	104	(1)
Learning activities	104	(3)
References	107	(3)
5 PLANNING FOR SUPPORT	110	(35)
Karen Nankervis
Learning objectives	110	(1)
Introduction	110	(1)
Person-centred plans and individual service plans	111	(3)
The development of quality individual plans	114	(14)
Person-centred planning	128	(11)
Conclusion	139	(1)
Learning activities	139	(4)
References	143	(2)
6 PEOPLE WITH EXTENSIVE TO PERVASIVE SUPPORT NEEDS	145	(26)
Vanessa A Green, Jeff Sigafoos, Mark O'Reilly and Michael Arthur-Kelly
Learning objectives	145	(1)
Introduction	145	(1)
Characteristics of people with extensive to pervasive support needs	146	(7)
Historical trends and background	153	(1)
Identifying and prioritising support goals	154	(9)
Current best practice in the provision of community-based services	163	(5)
Conclusion	168	(1)
Learning activities	168	(1)
References	169	(2)
7 POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORTS: ISSUES AND PRACTICES	171	(20)
Michael Arthur-Kelly
Learning objectives	171	(1)
Introduction	171	(2)
Positive behaviour supports	173	(2)
The model and the process	175	(11)
Future directions and priorities	186	(2)
Conclusion	188	(1)
Learning activities	188	(1)
References	189	(2)
8 COMMUNITY INCLUSION: PEOPLE, NOT JUST PLACES	191	(26)
John Annison
Learning objectives	191	(1)
Introduction	191	(1)
In the community, but not of it?	192	(5)
My reality, your reality?	197	(3)
Starting with the person	200	(4)
Relationships	204	(2)
Working with communities	206	(3)
Tools for growth and change	209	(1)
Participatory action research	210	(1)
Conclusion	211	(1)
Learning activities	211	(2)
References	213	(4)
PART 3 WORKING IN DISABILITY SERVICES
9 LEGISLATION AND POLICY	217	(24)
Ian Dempsey
Learning objectives	217	(1)
Introduction	217	(1)
Enabling and protective legislation	218	(3)
Australian disability legislation	221	(11)
Organisational policy	232	(3)
Transferring legislation and policy into practice	235	(1)
Conclusion	236	(1)
Learning activities	237	(1)
References	238	(3)
10 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND DISABILITY SERVICES	241	(31)
Keith R McVilly and Trevor R Parmenter
Learning objectives	241	(1)
Introduction	241	(2)
Being professional	243	(3)
Being ethical in supporting people with a disability	246	(12)
The ethics of staff–client relationships	258	(3)
Ethics for direct support professionals	261	(6)
Conclusion	267	(1)
Learning activities	268	(1)
References	269	(3)
11 SERVICES: AVAILABILITY, ISSUES AND MODELS	272	(24)
Roger J Stancliffe
Learning objectives	272	(1)
Introduction	272	(1)
Generic community services	273	(2)
Specialist disability services	275	(3)
Accommodation support services	278	(3)
Deinstitutionalisation	281	(1)
One size does not fit all	282	(4)
Comparisons of different types of community living	286	(2)
Issues in service provision	288	(2)
Conclusion	290	(1)
Learning activities	290	(3)
References	293	(3)
12 UNDERSTANDING THE MANAGEMENT CONTEXT	296	(28)
AJ (Tony) Shaddock
Learning objectives	296	(1)
Introduction	296	(1)
Understanding your organisation	297	(4)
The current managerial context	301	(7)
Quality assurance and accountability	308	(4)
Occupational health and safety	312	(4)
Working with leaders, managers and colleagues	316	(4)
Conclusion	320	(1)
Learning activities	321	(1)
References	322	(2)
13 STAFF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT	324	(28)
Karen Nankervis and Jan Matthews
Learning objectives	324	(1)
Introduction	324	(2)
Defining performance – what do staff need to know?	326	(5)
Monitoring – being aware of what staff know and do	331	(1)
Instructing – building staff capacity	332	(13)
Evaluation of learning and development	345	(1)
Conclusion	346	(1)
Learning activities	347	(3)
References	350	(2)
14 COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION	352	(38)
Greg Robinson
Learning objectives	352	(1)
Introduction	352	(1)
Barriers to communication and collaboration	353	(4)
Non-verbal listening and communication	357	(6)
Successful communication in meetings	363	(3)
Conflict and conflict resolution	366	(7)
Collaboration	373	(6)
Collaborating with parents and families	379	(3)
Conclusion	382	(2)
Learning activities	384	(3)
References	387	(3)
INDEX	390