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Journal articles on the topic "Group homes for people with disabilities"

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Townsend, Clare. "Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities." Australian Social Work 63, no. 3 (August 12, 2010): 368–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0312407x.2010.500655.

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Turnpenny, Agnes. "Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Encouraging Inclusion and Participation." Tizard Learning Disability Review 15, no. 4 (November 9, 2010): 41–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.5042/tldr.2010.0593.

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Walmsley, Jan. "Group homes for people with intellectual disabilities: encouraging inclusion and participation." British Journal of Learning Disabilities 38, no. 2 (June 2010): 144. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.2010.00622.x.

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Echezona-Johnson, Chinazo. "Support of LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Group Homes." Journal of the American Nurses Association - New York 2, no. 2 (August 23, 2022): 35–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.47988/janany.444764667081.2.2.

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Background: Researchers indicate that the staff of group homes do not support LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in expressing their sexuality or acknowledging their sexual orientation. Objective: The project’s purpose is to develop staff education about support strategies for ID/DD individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ in group homes to reduce adverse behavioral issues. Methods: This is a quality improvement initiative. Data were collected from a convenience sample of the target population via post-workshop surveys adapted from the Knowledge about Homosexuality Questionnaire, pre-and-post community inclusion forms, review of agency’s records and environment, and pre-and-post adverse behaviors of the study cohort. The convenience sample size is limited to 25 direct participants and 32 indirect charts. Results: Data were analyzed by content analysis and the use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) - Spearman’s rho, paired-sample t-test, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Findings show that staff education and support would reduce adverse behavioral issues among the cohort. Limitations: This project is limited to a convenience sample of only one agency in New York City that provides services to Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disability (ID/DD) individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning (LGBTQ+). Survey questions did not include specific questions about lesbians, transgender people, asexuals, pansexuals, and intersex. Only one question mentions bisexuality. Conclusion: There is a critical need to modify the agency’s protocols, forms, cultural competency training, environment, and policies to emphasize the cohort’s needs using interventions to diminish minority stress and improve positive psychology (PERMA model). Nursing education should include an in-depth curriculum on the intersection between LGBTQ+ and ID/DD populations.
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Šajfar, Petar. "Svakodnevica osoba s intelektualnim teškoćama u organiziranom stanovanju." Socijalna ekologija 32, no. 3 (December 15, 2023): 289–315. http://dx.doi.org/10.17234/socekol.32.3.4.

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The process of deinstitutionalization in Croatia intensified in 2014, as a significant number of people with intellectual disabilities (hereafter ID) moved from institutional settings to group homes, which serve as a model for community settings. The current research aims to find out what everyday life is like for people with ID in group homes. A qualitative, ethnographic approach was applied. The methods used were observation and in-depth interviews. The sample consists of 13 female and 14 male participants from 11 group homes located in different parts of Croatia. The results show that people with intellectual disabilities are partially involved in everyday tasks in organized housing, although there is much more potential. A large part of the day is spent aimlessly, but there are also many examples of meaningful leisure activities. Mutual relations between tenants are in principle fine, but there is a lack of substantial communication and more intensive contact. The unfavorable characteristics of everyday life are particularly evident among tenants with severe disabilities and in housing units where staff are present most or all the time. The results obtained are discussed in the context of existing research.
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García Iriarte, Edurne, Janine Stockdale, Roy McConkey, and Fiona Keogh. "The role of support staff as people move from congregated settings to group homes and personalized arrangements in Ireland." Journal of Intellectual Disabilities 20, no. 2 (February 25, 2016): 152–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1744629516633966.

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The movement of people with intellectual disabilities into the community is increasingly endorsed by public policy. Whilst staff are critical to a successful transition to the community, there is only scattered research on their role in supporting people to move. In this study, 32 staff and the 16 people with intellectual disabilities they supported to move from congregated settings to group homes or personalized living arrangements in the community were interviewed on two occasions, before (time 1) and after (time 2) the move. In congregated settings, staff steered the move to community living, they helped them to settle in community group homes and supported them to increase control over their lives in personalized community arrangements, where they support became increasingly more personalized and geared towards community participation and development of social relationships. Implications for staff training are drawn.
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YOSHIDA, Takara, and Yuji MATSUDA. "THE ARCHITECTURAL SITUATIONS OF GROUP HOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES IN GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN." AIJ Journal of Technology and Design 27, no. 65 (February 20, 2021): 315–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3130/aijt.27.315.

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박승탁 and Hwang, Seok-wong. "Affecting Factors from Community Social Integration of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Group Homes." Disability & Employment 18, no. 2 (October 2008): 211–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.15707/disem.2008.18.2.009.

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Lundström, Mats O., Helena Antonsson, Stig Karlsson, and Ulla H. Graneheim. "Use of Physical Restraints With People With Intellectual Disabilities Living in Sweden's Group Homes." Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities 8, no. 1 (March 2011): 36–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-1130.2011.00285.x.

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Nelson, Geoffrey, G. Brent Hall, and Richard Walsh-Bowers. "Predictors of the adaptation of people with psychiatric disabilities in group homes, supportive apartments, and board-and-care homes." Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 22, no. 4 (1999): 381–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0095212.

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Group homes for people with disabilities"

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Wendt, Robert J. "Group homes for the mentally retarded: a study of community and freedom." Thesis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/74530.

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Through a case study, this study examines the organizational structure of group homes for the mentally retarded. The case study is found to represent a new form of communal organization according to Hillery's theory of communal organization (1968; 1978). As a communal organization, the structural measures utilized to maximize freedom in this group home are examined. A discussion of the implications of this study towards community theory and the management of group homes follows.
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Shepherd, Thomas J. N. (Thomas John Nicholas) Carleton University Dissertation Social Work. "Getting to the heart: the role of frontline workers in supported living." Ottawa, 2000.

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Showfety, Michael S. "A case study of group home development for persons with mental retardation: entry approaches and neighborhood opposition." Diss., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/74215.

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Normalization of persons with mental retardation has been a national goal for the past twenty-five years, and deinstitutionalization is the driving force to the attainment of this goal. Small group homes, or community based facilities, are viewed as a viable alternative to institutionalization. The sponsors of group homes have encountered neighborhood opposition to such an extent that specialized approaches for neighborhood entry have been developed. However, the efficacy of these entry approaches has received little empirical attention. The purpose of this study was to investigate entry approaches employed by sponsors of group homes in their attempts to locate in local communities. Structured personal interviews were conducted with sponsoring agency officials, managers of the group homes, area housing authorities, and persons residing in neighborhoods where group homes for persons with mental retardation were located during the months of May, June, and July, 1985. Individual case studies regarding seven group homes established in a large county in the state of North Carolina have been presented. Grouped data have also been reported in the attempt to investigate the efficacy of entry approaches the literature is currently advocating.
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Burford, Gale E. "Assessing teamwork : a comparative study of group home teams in Newfoundland and Labrador." Thesis, University of Stirling, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/21827.

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A combined, multiple-methods action research strategy is constructed and used to assess teams of personnel working in and around group homes for mentally retarded adults and young offenders in the Canadian Province of Newfoundland and Labrador between August, 1983 and January, 1987. Grounded in the practise experiences and previous research of the author, the question "what works?" is developed both as a contextual framework for the examination of teamwork as a component of professional practise and as a contextual feature of group care. The question is used to guide categorization and organization of differences amongst 51 sample teams in order to isolate valid and reliable measures of team work functioning. Drawing from four distinct theoretical traditions comprising core knowledge of human behaviour in the social environment, multiple methodologies for differentiating within and amongst teams are combined to triangulate data around the central research question. A methodology for the collection and analysis of data which are thought to represent the "lived experiences" of sample subjects is developed and used to illuminate the phenomenological alignments of team members. Qualitative themes in the reports of on- and off-the-job satisfactions and frustrations for sample subjects are examined for teams and for occupational groupings. Separate measures of Level of Organizational Change and Prevalence of Stressful working Conditions are developed and used to examine the interplay between these variables and other preselected variables. The assessment procedures and the typology of team functioning developed by Fulcher (1983) are replicated. Specific flaws and limitations in Fulcher's methodology and design are overcome through the use of a different theoretical orientation, extensions and refinements of the methodology, changes in instrumentation and by replicating his findings with a more homogeneous sample. Four of the team styles of adaptation are empirically validated and their descriptions refined. Both linear and non-linear statistical analytic methods are used to test for correlation and association between and among preselected variables. The Heimler/Fulcher Work Orientation Schedule, which serves as the basis for Fulcher's interpretative categorization of teams, is subjected to tests of reliability and validity and found to meet predetermined expectations. Through the use of an international, comparative data base, norms for team satisfaction and ratio of frustration to satisfaction for this instrument are empirically validated. Further research using Fulcher's typology along with the Work Orientation Schedule is indicated. Field observation recordings, sample subjects' personal narratives, the social policy and corporate contexts in which the study takes place, and a mythical, yet ultimately necessary, experiment which takes place in the future are all used to illuminate and ground the findings in the action research process.
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Collins, Shawnee Dee. "The Effects of Video Modeling on Staff Implementation of the Picture Exchange Communication System in a Group Home for People with Intellectual Disabilities." DigitalCommons@USU, 2012. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/1152.

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Treatment integrity has recently received increased attention in behavior analytic research. As more individuals with intellectual disabilities live in integrated, community group home settings, it is increasingly important that direct support staff are well trained to implement behavioral interventions, including skill acquisition programs. However, given the typically low supervisor-staff ratios and lack of prior training for most residential staff, providing the adequate intensity of training to teach sophisticated behavior skills is challenging. These studies investigated the effects of watching a video model and completing a brief quiz on staff’s ability to implement Phases I (study 1) and II (study 2) of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) in group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities. Moreover, the effects of this staff training on clients’ correct use of PECS was also evaluated. Each study used a nonconcurrent multiplebaseline design across participants to evaluate the effects of the intervention procedures. In study 1, all four primary staff participants increased the percentage of correctly implemented Phase I steps after viewing the video model and completing the quiz. In addition, one of the primary staff participants generalized the skills to a second client participant. Likewise, secondary staff participants also demonstrated improvement after the intervention and clients demonstrated an increase in correct picture exchanges. In study 2, all three staff participants increased the percentage of correctly implemented Phase II steps after viewing the video model and taking the quiz and these effects maintained over time.
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Jacobs, Joyce. "A descriptive study of housing preferences for persons with disabilities living in nursing homes in Dunn County." Online version, 2001. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/2001/2001jacobsj.pdf.

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Schulz, Scott J. "A descriptive study of employment of persons with developmental disabilities in western Wisconsin group homes." Online version, 1998. http://www.uwstout.edu/lib/thesis/1998/1998schulzs.pdf.

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Nguyen, Toan Hieu, and toan nguyen@novita org au. "ACCESSIBLE MOBILE COMMUNICATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES." Flinders University. Informatics and Engineering, 2006. http://catalogue.flinders.edu.au./local/adt/public/adt-SFU20060331.111126.

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People with disabilities are both functionally and socially disadvantaged and the lack of access to mobile communication technology adds to their disadvantage. Changes and benefits we have seen in our society with the advent of mobile phones and associated electronic communication for people without disabilities have not migrated to people with disabilities. The comprehensive communication capability of a mobile phone can enable users anywhere to independently access a very wide range of communication, information and control systems and services. This research has addressed the key accessibility issues faced by people with disabilities who need or want to use the mobile phone for voice and data communication. The research revealed that: � there exist accessible features on mobile phones that can better assist people with disabilities in using the phone; � through education and training, people with disabilities can develop or be provided with effective and efficient ways to access and use the phone; � current, off-the-shelf telecommunications equipment such as car kits, speakerphone, voice recognition technology, wireless connectivity capability on mobile phones can enable people with disabilities, even severe physical disabilities, to access the telecommunications network and services; and � with a suitable interfacing system in place, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device users can operate the phone for voice and data communication, which previously had not been possible. Trials established that people with a range of physical disabilities can use and should have equal access to telecommunications equipment and services. This research has shown that, with the right policies, processes and support through equipment matching, education, training and delivery, current off-the-shelf solutions can help people with disabilities to effectively communicate with other members of our society and to access the same range of information systems and services enjoyed by able-bodied members of the community. An interfacing system has been developed to provide users of AAC technology with the ability to use a mobile phone for voice calls and text messaging (SMS). It is confidently predicted that other features and services on the phone such as speakerphone, digital camera and FM radio, email and internet-based applications, and local or remote appliances and devices, can be controlled via the AAC device. Outcomes and findings have confirmed the main hypothesis of the thesis that, despite very limited mobility, speed, accuracy and vocal communication ability, users will be able to successfully operate the mobile phone itself, and use it for various modes of bidirectional communication with systems to which they choose to connect. The overall outcomes of the research have established that the benefits and usefulness of the mobile phone are so significant that they should become a necessity for people with a disability. It has been successfully demonstrated that, with the proper mechanisms and educational programs in place, the provision of accessible mobile phones for people with disabilities can significantly improve their quality of life through increased range of accessible activities, and will improve their independence, engagement with their peers, safety, security and self-esteem.
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Rawlings, Meredith, and n/a. "Is the social integration of people with intellectual disability living in group homes comparable to the community participation of non-disabled people living in the same community?" University of Canberra. Education, 1995. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20061107.094540.

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This thesis reports the results of a comparison of the experiences of community participation between two groups of people - people with intellectual disability and non-disabled people. An interview schedule was developed, based on the social integration literature, government policy and a small empirical study. The common factors from these three bases were represented in the interview schedule which covered the areas of degree of social contact with family, friends and neighbours; involvement in the local community; and degree of satisfaction with the local community. Thirty people with intellectual disability and sixty non-disabled people were interviewed using the schedule. The non-disabled people lived in the same street (if possible) or within very close vicinity of the people with intellectual disability. The findings of community participation for people with intellectual disability reflected other research, indicating that this group had limited social contact, and reported few friendships in the community, but participated to a large extent in community activities and made use of community facilities. This group were also inclined to report satisfaction with living in, and feeling like part of the community. For non disabled people, the findings reflect a group that does not particularly feel like part of the community and makes limited use of community facilities. However, this group reported regular contact with family, friends and neighbours. The above findings are discussed with relevance to policy, theory, research and practice.
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Stauter, William E. "The development and implementation of a support group for retirement home couples facing separation by infirmity." Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN), 1987. http://www.tren.com.

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Books on the topic "Group homes for people with disabilities"

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Christine, Bigby, ed. Group homes for people with intellectual disabilities: Encouraging inclusion and participation. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2009.

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Bachelder, Lynn. Socialization practices and staff turnover in community homes for people with developmental disabilities. Chicago: University of Illinois at Chicago, Institute on Disability and Human Development, College of Associated Health Professions, 1994.

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Jacobson, John W. Evaluating the living situations of people with developmental disabilities. [Albany, NY]: Planning Unit, New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1990.

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Hensley, Frank. Residential services for people with developmental disabilities, phase II. Olympia, WA (P.O. Box 40910, Olympia 98504): State of Washington, Legislative Budget Committee, 1992.

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New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Committee on Health., ed. Public hearing on quality of care in adult homes. Mineola, NY (200 Old Country Rd., Ste. 110, Mineola, 11501): EN-DE Reporting Inc., 2002.

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Community Services Victoria. Steering Committee. Policy guidelines for the integration of people with intellectual disabilities into neighborhood houses. [Victoria]: Neighbourhood House/Community Services Victoria Steering Committee, 1990.

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1954-, Wacker Elisabeth, ed. Leben im Heim: Angebotsstrukturen und Chancen selbständiger Lebensführung in Wohneinrichtungen der Behindertenhilfe : Bericht zu einer bundesweiten Untersuchung im Forschungsprojekt "Möglichkeiten und Grenzen selbständiger Lebensführung in Einrichtungen". Baden-Baden: Nomos, 1998.

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Dawidczyk, Joyce. Going home and other adventures: A guide to supported living for persons with disabilities. [Austin, Tex.?]: The Association, 1992.

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North Carolina Institute of Medicine. Task Force on the Co-Location of Different Populations in Adult Care Homes. Short- and long-term solutions for co-location in adult and family care homes: A report of the NCIOM Task Force on the Co-Location of Different Populations in Adult Care Homes. Morrisville, N.C: North Carolina Institute of Medicine, 2011.

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Hawaii. Legislature. Office of the Legislative Auditor., ed. Evaluation of the quality of care in homes serving people with developmental disabilities. Honolulu, Hawaii: The Auditor, 1990.

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Book chapters on the topic "Group homes for people with disabilities"

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Jackson, Aaron J., and Christine Bigby. "Building Strong Foundations: Listening to and Learning from People with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Families." In Disability Practice, 39–58. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6143-6_3.

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AbstractThis chapter explores the importance of amplifying the voices and perspectives of people with intellectual disabilities in disability policy, research and service provision. It highlights what support workers and organisations might learn from actively listening to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. The chapter emphasises the critical role that family members play in the lives of some service users, particularly those with severe or profound intellectual disabilities. Drawing on both published literature and unpublished data from a longitudinal study of group homes, the chapter identifies key themes and recommendations for enhancing the quality of support provided in group homes and other forms of supported accommodation services. These include prioritising effective communication, promoting a culture of accountability and teamwork, maintaining strong family relationships and fostering community engagement and social connections. By implementing these strategies, service providers can better meet the diverse support needs of people with intellectual disabilities while honouring their voices and individuality.
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Veigl, Christoph, Benjamin Klaus, Benjamin Aigner, and Manuel Wagner. "Universal Access Panel: A Novel Approach for Accessible Smart Homes and IoT." In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 148–58. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08645-8_18.

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AbstractAlthough various standards and guidelines for accessible design exist, many modern digital devices lack even basic accessibility features. In particular, touchscreens without haptic feedback and a highly complex menu navigation impose serious hurdles for many people – especially for people with disabilities and elderly persons. In this work, we present the Universal Access Panel (UAP) for enabling barrier-free access to home appliances and IoT devices. The system offers a novel, radically simple, multimodal user interface consisting of just a few interaction elements for accessing dedicated functions of the connected home. Using established APIs and communication protocols such as HomeConnect or OpenHab, various domestic appliances, consumer products and smart home devices can be controlled from a single, multimodal interaction console. The system has been designed in cooperation with visually impaired accessibility experts and a user study was conducted with people from the target group. The results show a high overall usability of the prototype.
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Fujinami, Tsutomu, Motoki Miura, Ryozo Takatsuka, and Taro Sugihara. "A Study of Long Term Tendencies in Residents’ Activities of Daily Living at a Group Home for People with Dementia Using RFID Slippers." In Toward Useful Services for Elderly and People with Disabilities, 303–7. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21535-3_46.

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Moon, KwangTae, Yeong-hun Kwon, and Jongbae Kim. "Effectiveness of a Korean Smart Home Modification Program: Focused on People with Physical Disabilities." In Digital Health Transformation, Smart Ageing, and Managing Disability, 184–91. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43950-6_16.

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AbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the Korean Smart Home Modification Program (KSHMP) on the activities of daily living and health-related quality of life of people with physical disabilities. The study used a single-group pre-post design with 10 people with physical disabilities living at home. During the intervention period, the KSHMP was implemented, which included occupational profile, smart home installation, setup, training, task-based feedback, and monitoring. Post-intervention changes in activities of daily living and health-related quality of life were assessed with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and EuroQual-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D). After the KSHMP, all 10 subjects improved their activities of daily living and quality of life. In addition, the occupational performance of all subjects was maintained. These results show that a customized smart home has a positive impact on improving the activities of daily living and quality of life of people with retardation and is an efficient alternative.
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Farmer, R., J. Rohde, and B. Sacks. "Residents in family homes." In Changing Services for People with Learning Disabilities, 39–56. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-4527-3_5.

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Nussbaum, Gerhard. "People with Disabilities: Assistive Homes and Environments." In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 457–60. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/11788713_68.

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Froggatt, Alison. "Group Care in Residential Care Homes." In Family Work with Elderly People, 88–107. London: Macmillan Education UK, 1990. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-20335-2_6.

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Farmer, R., J. Rohde, and B. Sacks. "Residents in private or voluntary homes." In Changing Services for People with Learning Disabilities, 76–89. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-4527-3_7.

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Farmer, R., J. Rohde, and B. Sacks. "Residents in Local Authority homes and hostels." In Changing Services for People with Learning Disabilities, 90–99. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1993. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-4527-3_8.

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Jahoda, Andrew, Biza Stenfert Kroese, and Carol Pert. "Group Work." In Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities, 157–80. London: Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-47854-2_8.

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Conference papers on the topic "Group homes for people with disabilities"

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Ahmed, Eshtiak, Ashraful Islam, Farhana Sarker, Mohammad Nurul Huda, and Khondaker Abdullah-Al-Mamun. "A road to independent living with smart homes for people with disabilities." In 2016 International Conference on Informatics, Electronics and Vision (ICIEV). IEEE, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/iciev.2016.7760048.

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Aburukba, Raafat, A. R. Al-Ali, Nourhan Kandil, and Diala AbuDamis. "Configurable ZigBee-based control system for people with multiple disabilities in smart homes." In 2016 International Conference on Industrial Informatics and Computer Systems (CIICS). IEEE, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/iccsii.2016.7462435.

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KEN-OPURUM, BOBUCHI, JARED COHON, ERICA COCHRAN HAMEEN, JOSHUA D. LEE, and EVER CLINTON. "Deconstructing Heat Stress: Communicating Bottom-Up Heat Stress Resilience for Self-build Housing in Nigeria." In 2021 AIA/ACSA Intersections Research Conference. ACSA Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.35483/acsa.aia.inter.21.13.

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In Nigeria, heat stress is responsible for significant health complications and loss of lives. Rising temperatures in the country are exacerbated by unbridled anthropogenic activities including deforestation, poor urban planning, and urbanization. Low-income households, single mother led households, and households with the elderly and/or people with disabilities, are especially vulnerable to heat stress because of their limited response to unreliable & failing energy infrastructure in the country. Consequently, to mitigate heat stress, many households heavily utilize gas- powered generators and mechanical cooling systems, which unfortunately contribute to both high energy burden amongst low-income households and increased environmental pollution. Adapting to heat stress is paramount in saving lives and reducing significant costs. It is especially important, as a large part of the populace develop and build their own homes in a widely practiced process called self-building. Fortunately, a systematic approach to literature review of over 40 ethnographic peer reviewed literature determined successful bottom-up heat stress resilience strategies used by households in tropical global south, such as in informal settlements. However, successfully disseminating these findings to self-builders in Nigeria would encounter challenges. Although some of these design solutions are local knowledge in other regions of the global south, they may be unfamiliar to self-builders in Nigeria; thereby, requiring steep learning curves for households–many with limited formal education– to effectively incorporate these bottom-up strategies in their housing. Furthermore, there is a communication barrier due to the multiple languages, nomenclature, and subcultures in the country. To address these challenges, this research study used participatory design through focus groups involving a cross section of Nigerian self-builders, to develop a step-by- step design guide using nontechnical descriptors (visuals, illustrations, jargon) to break down complex and technical architecture and engineering designs. This paper highlights findings from the participatory design sessions which will be evaluated through inductive analysis to determine themes on the ‘best’ design elements for the guidebook, communication” “methods, and effective learning techniques for self-builders in this region. The paper will also provide insight on performing participatory design sessions in countries within the global south, and the methods for promoting stakeholder engagement while navigating different subcultural, socioeconomic, and language boundaries.
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Szykman, Alexandre G., João Paulo Gois, and André Luiz Brandão. "A Perspective of Games for People with Physical Disabilities." In OzCHI '15: The Annual Meeting of the Australian Special Interest Group for Computer Human Interaction. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/2838739.2838765.

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Wu, Eying, Peng Zhang, Tun Lu, Hansu Gu, and Ning Gu. "Behavior prediction using an improved Hidden Markov Model to support people with disabilities in smart homes." In 2016 IEEE 20th International Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work in Design (CSCWD). IEEE, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/cscwd.2016.7566051.

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Adkins, Caitlyn, and Claire Smith. "P-37 Supporting advance care planning for people with learning disabilities in the wyre forest care homes." In A New World – Changing the landscape in end of life care, Hospice UK National Conference, 3–5 November 2021, Liverpool. British Medical Journal Publishing Group, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2021-hospice.58.

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Oborenko, Zaiga, Baiba Rivza, and Marga Zivitere. "EMPLOYMENT ECOSYSTEM APPROACH FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN LATVIA." In 9th SWS International Scientific Conferences on SOCIAL SCIENCES - ISCSS 2022. SGEM WORLD SCIENCE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.35603/sws.iscss.2022/s07.066.

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Given the demographic situation in Latvia, the decline in the working-age population and the increase in the number of persons with disabilities (PwD), it is necessary to address the employment issues for disabled people. Therefore, it is relevant to integrate the factors affecting the employment of people with disabilities into a coherent system to address the employment problem. Only 47.2% of the working-age population with disabilities were employed in Latvia in 2021, while the employment rate in the general age group between 15 and 64 was 69.9% as stated in Ministry of Welfare reports. The aim of this study is to develop employment ecosystem for persons with disabilities in Latvia in order to reduce the gap between the employment rate of PwD and those without disabilities. This is done by undertaking the following research tasks: 1) to analyse the employment situation with regards to PwD in Latvia; 2) to study methodologies of ecosystem approach; 3) to analyse the factors influencing employment ecosystem for PwD, and 4) to identify the most critical aspects of the ecosystem. Employment of people with disabilities is affected by various socio-economic and legal, subjective and objective factors. Various stakeholders with their own interests are involved in promoting employment. The analysis, grouping and interpretation of statistical data of public administration institutions was employed. The study is based on previous researches done by the authors: legal system affected employment of persons with disabilities studied, survey of persons with disabilities analysed, exploration of the interests of those involved in employment issues. As the result, methodological approach for employment ecosystem of PwD in Latvia was developed.
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Gunaratne, K. M. S. T., V. P. Senanayaka, E. I. Walakuluarachchi, and Lakmini Malasinghe. "A Multifunctional Communication System for Differently Abled People." In SLIIT 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Technology. SLIIT, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.54389/rauo7575.

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A person should be able to connect with other people to have a fulfilling life. Having challenges such as being blind, deaf, or mute is a significant concern in this matter. According to world statistics and research, it has shown that 0.2% of the world’s population lives with severe deaf blindness. This project aims to design and develop a communication system to improve interactions between a person without any disability and a deaf-blind person or between two deaf-blind people. Each may communicate differently, so this system will have a textual display for those who can see, a speech output for those who can hear, and a tactile braille display for those who cannot see or hear. This system can benefit educational institutes and care homes facilitating people with the above disabilities. The primary purpose of this system is to make the differently abled people feel independent and confident by seeing, hearing, and talking to each other without facing the barriers in the translation. KEYWORDS: Visually Impaired, Deaf and Mute, Voice to Text, American Sign Language, Braille Keyboard, Hand Gestures, Convolution Neutral Networks.
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Yamazaki, Yoichi, Tsukuto Yamada, Hiroki Nomura, Nobuaki Hosoda, Ryoma Kawamura, Kazuaki Takeuchi, Hiroaki Kato, Ryuma Niiyama, and Kentaro Yoshifuji. "Meta Avatar Robot Cafe: Linking Physical and Virtual Cybernetic Avatars to Provide Physical Augmentation for People with Disabilities." In SIGGRAPH '22: Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques Conference. New York, NY, USA: ACM, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3532721.3546117.

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Stahl, Christoph, Krizia Ferrini, and Torsten Bohn. "LIFANA – User-centered design of a personalized meal recommender app for the elderly." In Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET-AI 2024). AHFE International, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1004551.

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As the global population continues to age, the healthcare and technology sectors have witnessed an increased interest in understanding and addressing the unique needs of the elderly population. The health challenges faced by the elderly are multifaceted and often interconnected. Age-related cognitive decline can impair memory and decision-making abilities, while physical frailty, with reduced muscle strength and bone density, raises the risk of falls and fractures, affecting their quality of life. Comprehensive healthcare strategies that focus on prevention, early intervention are crucial to addressing these challenges.The general purpose of the LIFANA nutrition solution was to support healthy nutrition through all phases of aging in elderly people, from active seniors to elderly users and patients in need of daily care. The LIFANA mHealth application provided personalized meal plans that helped users to prevent undernutrition or overweight and followed WHO recommendations regarding caloric intake based on height, weight, gender and age as well as measured physical activity. The weekly meal plans maintained a balance between e.g fish and meat and plant-based dishes, ingredient variety, and macronutrients, and considered individual food restrictions. The LIFANA solution distinguishes itself from conventional food logging applications by providing users with seamless access to personalized meal plans that account for factors such as food restrictions, ingredient variety, macronutrient balance, and dietary preferences. For active users (60+) the solution integrated physical activity level measurement to balance caloric intake using the GoLive wearable clip provided by the Dutch project partner Gociety Solutions. Aimed towards users with limited mobility, the LIFANA prototype also integrated a digital shopping list with grocery home-delivery services during the field trials in the city of Porto. This service was provided by our Portuguese retail business partner MC Sonae to streamline the whole process of planning meals and acquiring food products.The target group for LIFANA differs from the general population in many aspects, i.e., cognitive and physical abilities, experience with smartphones, and eating behaviours. There are also considerable differences in food culture within Europe. For these reasons, we implemented a User-Centered Design (UCD) process with two iterative cycles of three phases: i) understanding the needs of the target group, ii) conceptualizing: specifying use cases and details of the technology, and iii) testing the system for usability and the assumed benefits. To facilitate understanding of the user’s needs, 37 stakeholders (seniors aged 65+, health professionals, and informal caregivers) participated in focus groups and co-creation workshops in The Netherlands (NL), Portugal (PT), and Switzerland (CH). The insights gathered from these sessions informed the creation of 7 personas and related scenarios, offering our developers a better understanding of the target users and their needs, considering factors such as age, gender, education, disabilities, and food preferences. Further, we added examples of typical meals for the age group in NL and PT. In the conceptualization phase, the functional requirements for the LIFANA solution were defined, considering the specific interests of all consortium partners, and a first prototype was implemented based on the personas defined in the first phase. The testing phase started with usability evaluation studies to validate that seniors can solve typical tasks. After successful request of ethical approval from the responsible national authorities, the LIFANA solution was then tested in a first round of short field trials in PT and NL. The feedback from the trials was used in a second iteration of the process to refine the requirements and develop a second prototype, which was then tested again in larger, long-term field trials in PT (53 participants, 14 months duration) and NL (107 participants, 3 months). The trials assessed various aspects including user friendliness and -acceptance, as well as changes of health-related aspects, determining its effectiveness regarding the improvement of markers related to health outcomes, and well-being, as well as potential effects related to budgeting. The results show a neutral effect regarding the participants’ anthropometric measures and blood pressure, while their motivation over time somewhat decreased in Portugal, though more pronounced in the Netherlands. This paper introduces the relevance of dietary applications for the healthcare system and the main objectives of the project LIFANA and its consortium. It provides insights into the results of the focus groups and shows two examples of the personas that were developed from them. Further, the results of the field trials are briefly presented. The paper closes with a discussion of the experienced benefits and challenges of the UCD process.
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Reports on the topic "Group homes for people with disabilities"

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Thompson, Stephen, Brigitte Rohwerder, and Clement Arockiasamy. Freedom of Religious Belief and People with Disabilities: Evidence from India. Institute of Development Studies (IDS), June 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/creid.2021.004.

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Around the world, people with disabilities can be the most marginalised in society. Having a disability and being a member of a religious minority or an excluded social group can compound the reasons why some people find themselves on the outskirts of social systems which normally provide financial and moral support and a sense of identity and belonging. A recent study from India found that identity markers such as religion, caste and gender can exacerbate the exclusion already experienced by people with disabilities. Taking deliberate steps to strengthen the social inclusion of people with disabilities who also come from minority religious groups and socioeconomically marginalised backgrounds can help them fulfil their potential to fully and effectively participle in society on an equal basis with others, and strengthen community ties, making the society in which they live more inclusive.
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Hart, Tim, Mary Wickenden, Stephen Thompson, Yul Derek Davids, Gary Pienaar, Mercy Ngungu, Yamkela Majikijela, et al. Socio-Economic Wellbeing and Human Rights-Related Experiences of People with Disabilities in Covid-19 Times in South Africa. Institute of Development Studies (IDS), January 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/ids.2022.013.

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During the early months of the global pandemic the international Disability Rights Monitor group survey illustrated the circumstances of persons with disabilities around the world. Gradually literature on the situation for persons with disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa started to emerge. As members of an informal network looking at issues affecting this group, some of the authors of this report realised that much of the research done was not specifically focusing on their perceptions during the pandemic and that it was not using the WG-SS questions. Having noticed a gap in the type of data being collected by other scholars and the media, this small informal network identified a need for a survey that would look at both experiences and perceptions of persons with disabilities focussing on lived experiences of socioeconomic impacts and access to human rights during the pandemic in South Africa. This report summarises some of the key findings of the study, which was conducted on-line using Google Forms from the 1 July to 31 August 2021. All percentages displayed are rounded to the nearest percent and this may affect what is displayed in charts. While we cite some literature in this report, a separate literature review was written by the team, and was used to guide the research and focus the questions.
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Wickenden, Mary, Josephine Njungi, and Brigitte Rohwerder. Children with Disabilities’, their Parents’ and Teachers’ Changing Perceptions and Experiences of Disability Inclusive ECDE in 2 Sites in Kenya. Institute of Development Studies, October 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/ids.2023.052.

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This report present findings from the second phase of participatory qualitative research for a project in Kenya which is aiming to develop understanding and practice of disability inclusive early child development and education (IECDE). The research was carried out with a small team of nine people with disabilities who were involved as ‘peer researchers’, working with the support of a Kenyan consultant to undertake the focus group discussions and interviews with children, parents and teachers in the two districts which are very different from each other.
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Shammo, Turkiya, Diana Amin Saleh, and Nassima Khalaf. Displaced Yazidi Women in Iraq: Persecution and Discrimination Based on Gender, Religion, Ethnic Identity and Displacement. Institute of Development Studies, December 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.19088/creid.2022.010.

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This CREID Policy Briefing provides recommendations to address the marginalisation, discrimination and exclusion faced by displaced Yazidi women in Iraq. Throughout the history of their presence in Iraq, the Yazidis have experienced harassment, persecution, killing and displacement. Most recently, they have been exposed to genocide from the Islamic State (ISIS) group after they took control of Sinjar district and the cities of Bahzani and Bashiqa in the Nineveh Plain in 2014, destroying Yazidi homes, schools, businesses and places of worship. Yazidi people were killed or forced to convert to Islam. Over 6,000 were kidnapped, including over 3,500 women and girls, many of whom were forced into sexual slavery. Men and boys were murdered or forced to become soldiers. Any remaining citizens were displaced. Seven years later, more than 2,000 Yazidi women and children were still missing or in captivity, more than 100,000 Yazidis had migrated abroad, and over 200,000 Yazidi people were still displaced, living in camps.
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Tapia, Carlos, Nora Sanchez Gassen, and Anna Lundgren. In all fairness: perceptions of climate policies and the green transition in the Nordic Region. Nordregio, May 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.6027/r2023:5.1403-2503.

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The survey presented in this report reveals that Nordic citizens are concerned about climate change. Many people are willing to increase efforts to fight climate change, even if this entails a personal contribution in terms of higher taxes or behavioural change. The survey shows that different social groups perceive the impacts of climate change and climate mitigation policies in different ways. In general, attitudes towards climate policies and perceptions regarding their fairness are conditioned by socio-demographic factors such as gender, age, employment status, type of housing and transport behaviour. General attitudes towards climate change and climate policies The first part of this report explores general attitudes towards climate change and climate policies. This section shows that seven in ten (71%) respondents think that climate change is a serious or very serious problem, particularly among the youngest age group (18-29 years). Three in four (74%) interviewed persons in this group share this view. Those with a university degree are more concerned about climate change (83%) than those with primary or secondary education (57% and 62%, respectively). Approximately half (48-51%) of respondents in all age groups agree that more financial resources should be invested in preventing climate change, even if this would imply an increase in taxes. The survey results show that women in the Nordic Region are more concerned about climate change than men (79% compared to 64%). It also reveals that people living in urban areas are more worried about climate change (82%) than those who live in towns and suburbs (68%) or in rural areas (62%). Urban dwellers are also more positive about investing more resources in preventing climate change (59%) than those who live in rural areas (39%) and in towns and suburbs (46%). More than half of the respondents (52%) agree that taking further action on climate change would be beneficial for the economy. Students, unemployed and retired people are more likely to agree with this view (55%, 57% and 55%, respectively) than those currently in employment, including the self-employed (50%). Those employed in carbon-intensive sectors are less positive about the expected economic impact of climate policies than those who work in other economic sectors (41% compared to 55%). They are also more concerned about the risk of job losses during the transition to a low-carbon economy than those employed in sectors with lower carbon intensity (37% compared to 24%). Concerns about this issue are also higher among those who live in rural areas (31%) or towns and suburbs (30%) compared to those who live in cities (22%). Present and future effects of climate change mitigation policies on individuals and households The central part of the survey explores perceptions regarding the present and future impacts of climate policies. Such challenges are perceived differently depending on specific sociodemographic conditions. Nearly one fourth (23%) of respondents state that high energy costs mean they are struggling to keep their homes at a comfortable temperature. Those living in houses report being more impacted (27%) than those living in apartments (18%), and those using fossil fuels to heat their homes are most affected (44%). The risk of energy poverty is also higher among non-EU immigrants to the Nordic Region. Those who say they are struggling to keep their homes at a comfortable temperature range from 23% among Nordic-born citizens to 37% among non-EU immigrants. Nearly three in ten respondents (28%) have modified their transportation behaviour during the last year due to high fuel costs. This proportion is substantially greater among those living in towns and suburbs (32%) compared to those who live in rural areas (29%) or cities (23%). The majority of the Nordic population (52%) states that current climate policies have a neutral effect on their household economies. However, 28% of respondents say they are negatively impacted by climate policies in economic terms. Men report being negatively affected more frequently than women (33% vs 22%, respectively). People who live in houses are more likely to claim they are being negatively impacted than people who live in apartments (31% and 23%, respectively). Nearly half (45%) of the respondents in the Nordic Region agree that climate initiatives will improve health and well-being, and half of the respondents (50%) think that climate change initiatives will lead to more sustainable lifestyles in their area. However, half (51%) of the Nordic population expect to see increases in prices and the cost of living as a consequence of climate policies, and those who believe that climate policies will create jobs and improve working conditions in the areas where they live (31% and 24%, respectively) are outnumbered by those who believe the opposite (35% and 34%, respectively). Fairness of climate policies The last section of the report looks at how the Nordic people perceive the fairness of climate policies in distributional terms. In the survey, the respondents were asked to judge to what extent they agree or disagree that everyone in their country or territory is equally affected by initiatives to fight climate change regardless of personal earnings, gender, age, country of origin and where they live – cities or rural areas. The results show that the Nordic people believe climate change initiatives affect citizens in different ways depending on their demographic, socioeconomic and territorial backgrounds. More than half of the respondents (56%) disagree that everyone is equally affected by initiatives to fight climate change regardless of earnings. Only 22% agree with this statement. Younger age groups are more pessimistic than older age groups on this point (66% in the 18-29 age group compared to 41% in the 65+ group). Almost half of respondents (48%) agree that climate policies are fair from a gender perspective, while 25% disagree with this statement and 23% are neutral. Roughly one in three (30%) respondents in the Nordic Region agree that people are equally affected by climate change initiatives regardless of age, 41% disagree with this statement and 25% are neutral. More than one third (35%) of the Nordic population agree that everyone is equally affected by initiatives to fight climate change regardless of the country of origin, while 34% of them disagree. More than half of respondents (56%) think that the impact of climate initiatives differs between rural and urban areas, while only 22% think that all areas are equally affected. Respondents who live in cities are more likely to respond that climate policy impacts differ between rural and urban areas (60%) than respondents who live in rural areas (55%) and towns and suburbs (53%). One third (33%) of respondents in the survey think that the Sámi population is affected by climate change initiatives to the same extent as the rest of the population. In Greenland, a majority of the population (62%) agrees that the indigenous population in Greenland is equally affected by measures to combat climate change. The results from this survey conducted in the autumn of 2022, show that the population in the Nordic Region perceive the impacts of climate mitigation policies in different ways. These results can raise awareness and stimulate debate about the implementation of climate mitigation policies for a just green transition.
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Williams, Janine, Maria Hameed Khan, Robyn Mayes, Trish Obst, and Benjamin Lowe. Getting on at Work: Progression and Promotion of Women with Disability in the Victorian Public Service. Queensland University of Technology, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.5204/rep.eprints.241144.

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Overview of the Project Gender inclusivity and equal employment opportunities are key priorities for the Victorian Government. The Gender Equality Act 2020 (the Act) commenced in March 2021 and laid the foundation to improve workplace gender equality in the Victorian public sector. The legislation requires Victorian public sector entities to explicitly address intersecting forms of inequality and disadvantage. The research project aimed to centre the voices of women with disability to provide evidence-based insights into the enablers, barriers and inclusive practices shaping their career progression and promotion in the Victorian Public Service. The research team reviewed scholarly literature, analysed data extracts from the People Matter Survey (2021) and interviewed 49 women with disability from across the Victorian Public Service. Summary of Key Findings People Matter Survey Data 2021 Analysis of the People Matter Survey 2021 data extracts identified statistically significant insights. People who identified as having a disability analysed by gender identity indicated that: ● women and people who identified as non-binary and ‘other’ reported having a disability more often than men. ● women were more likely to use one or more flexible work arrangements. ● more requests for workplace adjustments were made by women, non-binary or ‘other’ gender identities and disability was often identified as a reason for requesting workplace adjustments. ● women and men reported low perceptions of workplace culture related to disability. This was significantly lower for respondents who identified as non-binary, ‘other’ or who preferred not to state their gender. Research Interviews with Women with Disability Interviews with women with disability identified three career patterns. Firstly, broadly inclusive, and positive career experiences. Secondly, broadly non-inclusive career experiences which led participants to feel unsure they had a future career in the VPS. Thirdly, most participants experienced a range of inclusive and non-inclusive career experiences which varied depending on the VPS employer or team in which they were employed. Overall, participants highlighted a desire for: ● the VPS to move forward with more consistency in how it enables the careers of women with disability across all roles and levels of seniority. ● the VPS to move away from putting women with disability in the ‘too hard basket’ towards developing a culture where disability inclusion is characterised by relationships and interactions that reflect ‘respect’ and ‘trust’. Eight themes draw together insights from the interviews with women with disability and identify experiences of the VPS workplace that can enable or create barriers to career progression: ● Sharing Disability Information ● Requesting Workplace Adjustments ● Disability Advocacy ● Team Relations ● Impact of Managers and Supervisors ● Mentorship ● Disability Leadership ● Policy Context and Application To build on the enabling aspects of women with disabilities experiences and remove barriers, the VPS should focus on fostering VPS workplaces where respect and trust are embedded throughout the broader culture. There may be value in identifying one or a small group of VPS employers to lead on developing the inclusive practices identified by participants. The inclusive practices identified by participants were drawn together into three key areas: VPS Managers and Supervisors; Psychological Safety; and VPS Policies and Practices. Respecting the agency of women with disability, their capability and capacity to navigate their career contexts, the report suggests three key areas women with disability may want to focus their energy and sources of support: seeking out mentoring opportunities, considering how they can advocate for their inclusion requirements, and exploring opportunities to share their career experiences with other women with disability.
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