Disabled Children and the Law

by Read, Janet; Clements, Luke J.

• ISBN13: 9781853027932
• ISBN10: 1853027936
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-04-01
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub

Summary

(Jessica Kingsley) Univ. of Warwick, UK. Guide to enable professionals working with disabled children and young adults, and their families, to understand the relevant law and apply it to improve the quality of life of children with disabilities. British-oriented. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	8	(3)
Part I
Introduction	11	(3)
Human rights, ethics and values	14	(9)
Research and Good Practice: an overview	23	(30)
The law and frequently encountered legal obstacles	53	(28)
The early years	81	(31)
The school years	112	(26)
Becoming an adult	138	(37)
Children who live away from home	175	(113)
Part II: Resource materials
Appendix 1 References	209	(14)
Appendix 2 Local authority complaints materials	223	(7)
Appendix 3 Social services materials	230	(14)
Appendix 4 Education materials	244	(11)
Appendix 5 NHS complaints materials	255	(3)
Appendix 6 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 materials	258	(5)
Appendix 7 Disabled facilities grants materials	263	(3)
Appendix 8 Precedent letters	266	(9)
Appendix 9 Useful addresses	275	(13)
Subject Index	288	(10)
Index of Legislation and Guidance	298	(3)
Author Index	301