1st Edition

Learning Disability A Social approach

Edited By David Race Copyright 2002
256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

The detailed study of learning disability features rarely in university courses. To a large extent this reflects the low value attributed by our society and its human services to people with learning difficulties. This unusual book, based on one of those rare courses, includes contributions from academic specialists, students and people with learning difficulties, all of whom have participated in... Read more
Section I Voices of People 1. Attempts at a social approach to a degree course Section II The Context of Learning Disability Services 2. The historical context 3. Residential and day services for adults 4. Education services: why segregated special schools must close 5. Employment: an opportunity to belong? 6. Management and change 7. Evaluation of quality in learning disability services Section III Working with People 8. Friendships, relationships and issues of sexuality 9. Social inclusion and people with profound and multiple disabilities 10. Advocacy and parents with learning disabilities Section IV Academia and Learning Disability - Two Debates

Biography

David Race

'This book is rich in thought-provoking challenges, as well as solid information.' - Community Care