| Disabled Children and the Law: Research and Good Practice Second Edition Contributor(s): Read, Janet (Author), Clements, Luke (Author), Ruebain, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843102803 ISBN-13: 9781843102809 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: Now in its completely updated second edition, this accessible guide to the laws affecting disabled children and adolescents will enable professionals and families to understand the legislation and apply it confidently and creatively to improve the quality of life of children with disabilities. The authors take an anti-discriminatory and inclusive approach that involves parents and children in decision-making and advocacy. They draw on research on the needs of disabled children, young adults and their families to indicate how the law can be used to promote good practice and policy development. They also explain the overlapping legal responsibilities of social services, health and education, and how to facilitate co-ordinated practice. Divided into two parts, the book complements the legal information in the first part with an extensive research section in the second part. Disabled Children and the Law is an essential reference for practitioners, policy makers, students and families. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Disability - Law | Child Advocacy |
| Dewey: 344.420 |
| LCCN: 2006004552 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.3" W x 9.16" (1.04 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Clements, Luke: - Luke Clements is a solicitor and Senior Research Fellow of the School of Law, Cardiff University. He has written widely on community care and the rights of disabled people and undertakes training in the public and voluntary sectors. He has extensive legal experience of representing disabled children, adults and their families. |