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J. Mansell, J. Beadle‐Brown (2012)
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Christoph Grabenwarter (2014)
European Convention on Human Rights
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 1359-5474
- DOI
- 10.1108/TLDR-09-2017-0036
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the preceding article describing changing patterns in the provision and take-up of accommodation services for adults with learning disabilities in Ireland, in the context of the types of reductions in funding that have been apparent internationally for some time.Design/methodology/approachThe commentary examines some of the implications and discusses some of the underlying quality of life issues implicit in the data presented. It also explores the tensions between owning one’s home and receiving specialist support and examines what supported living might enable services to achieve.FindingsThe paper concludes that the nature of economic policy and professional practice, alike, have implications for the quality of home life enjoyed by adults with learning disabilities; and that the interplay between them is more complex than is often allowed.Originality/valueThese issues are not new, but frustratingly enduring. Their fresh consideration might assist the urgent need to achieve a more coherent narrative capable of consistent application for present and future generations.
Journal
Tizard Learning Disability Review – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jan 2, 2018