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A common awareness and knowledge platform for studying and enabling independent living – CAPSIL
(2010)
Bennis, Caoimhe; McGrath, Denise; Caulfield, Brian; Knapp, Ben; Coghlan, Niall
A common awareness and knowledge platform for studying and enabling independent living – CAPSIL
(2010)
Bennis, Caoimhe; McGrath, Denise; Caulfield, Brian; Knapp, Ben; Coghlan, Niall
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Presented at the AGEmap 2010 Workshop on Roadmaps towards a strategic research agenda for ICT in active ageing at the 4th International conference on Pervasive Computing for Healthcare 2010 Conference (AGEMAP Workshop), Munich, Germany, March 22-25, 2010
The population of the world is growing older, and the balance of old to young is shifting so that by 2050 over 30% of the population is expected to be over 60 years old, with particularly high ratios of old to young in the EU, USA and Japan. CAPSIL is an FP7 Coordinating Support Action that incorporates a strategic international coalition of University and Industrial partners that already have extensive teams developing hardware/software/knowledge solutions to independent living based on user requirements. CAPSIL has two fundamental goals: 1. To carry out an analysis of the state of the art with regards to technology, healthcare and public policy in the EU, US and Japan for enabling independent living for older adults. Based o...
http://hdl.handle.net/10197/2290
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An exploration of the views of adults with Asperger syndrome/high functioning autism in relation to independent living
(2014)
Coogan, Gillian
An exploration of the views of adults with Asperger syndrome/high functioning autism in relation to independent living
(2014)
Coogan, Gillian
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This research study aims to explore the views of adults with Asperger Syndrome/High Functioning Autism in relation to independent living. This study forms part of the assessment criteria for the Bachelor of Social Work (hons) degree at University College Cork. It is also a collaborative project between the Cork Association for Autism and the researcher as part of the University’s Carl project. As a social work student the researcher recognises the importance of empowering the client in making decisions for themselves and also acknowledging their right to participate fully in society. Historically the concept of independent living has been associated with living alone, however the researcher would argue that many people do not live on their own and yet would consider themselves to be living independently. To date research on independent living has been from the perspective of the professional. In order for this study to be a congruent reflection of the clients' experiences, it w...
http://hdl.handle.net/10468/8726
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Direct Payment: the lived experiences of eight individuals in Ireland
(2015)
O'Brien, Aoife
Direct Payment: the lived experiences of eight individuals in Ireland
(2015)
O'Brien, Aoife
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This following piece of research identifies the life experiences of eight individuals in receipt of Direct Payment in Ireland. Direct Payment is funding for persons “who need assistance with a range of daily living activities to buy their own support” (Carmichael et al, 2002 p.798). Initially the literature on the subject of Direct Payment was examined and the themes that emerged from this were, the movement from a medical model to a social model of disability, citizenship, personalisation and individualised funding supports. Policy in relation to people with disabilities, from the 1937 Constitution onwards, was reviewed and the incremental changes were outlined. It was noted that there are still 4000 individuals in institutional care despite proposal to move towards independent living. This research was done under the auspices of Community Academic Research Links (CARL) which is an initiative in UCC which assists Civil Society Organisations (CSO) with research they wish to undert...
http://hdl.handle.net/10468/8772
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Enabling occupational engagement in the transition to independent living using a longitudinal case study approach
(2020)
Murphy, Claire
Enabling occupational engagement in the transition to independent living using a longitudinal case study approach
(2020)
Murphy, Claire
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Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) highlight their preference to live independently in their own normal housing in the community as opposed to congregated settings consistently. Research has shown they experience impaired occupational and social engagement and thus require individualised support to enable occupational engagement in the context of transitioning from community residential facility to independent living. This longitudinal case study research evaluated the impact of individualised occupational therapy interventions to enable occupational engagement in the context of the transition from community residential facility to independent living. Two individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia were provided with individualised interventions by Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to enable occupational engagement over a two-year period. The intervention was withdrawn on a phased basis. Mixed methods, including qualitative interviews, quantitative measures and cost ev...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/16239
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ENGAGED: evidence for active and healthy ageing
(2014)
ENGAGED works on evidence for active and healthy ageing
ENGAGED: evidence for active and healthy ageing
(2014)
ENGAGED works on evidence for active and healthy ageing
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To scale up independent living solutions we need to collect and share more evidence on their impact across Europe. However, a joint European framework of methodologies is missing in that area. For that reason ENGAGED organised a set of workshops gathering experts and stakeholders from all over Europe.Read more about our activities and the ENGAGED upcoming events in the project’s third newsletter:��ENGAGED third newsletter
http://dx.doi.org/10.14655/415-788572
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ENGAGED: evidence for active and healthy ageing
(2014)
ENGAGED works on evidence for active and healthy ageing
ENGAGED: evidence for active and healthy ageing
(2014)
ENGAGED works on evidence for active and healthy ageing
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To scale up independent living solutions we need to collect and share more evidence on their impact across Europe. However, a joint European framework of methodologies is missing in that area. For that reason ENGAGED organised a set of workshops gathering experts and stakeholders from all over Europe.Read more about our activities and the ENGAGED upcoming events in the project’s third newsletter:��ENGAGED third newsletter
http://dx.doi.org/10.14655/415-788572
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Identifying and managing incidents of minor theft within a service for individuals with intellectual disabilities
(2019)
Smith, Martine
Identifying and managing incidents of minor theft within a service for individuals with intellectual disabilities
(2019)
Smith, Martine
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Background: Models of service delivery for adults with an intellectual disability in Ireland increasingly focus on delivering services within local communities. Preparation for this transition often focuses on practical skills. Our service received complaints about unacceptable behaviour (i.e., shoplifting), by some service users. Although such behaviours are relatively common in the general population, we found little research on this topic related to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Method: The Speech and Language Therapy Department surveyed families of individuals attending the service to explore the prevalence of concerns about such behaviours and any actions families had taken. Results: Over 34% of families who responded reported at least one incident of stealing. Such behaviours occurred within the home and in the community. Families had attempted a range of strategies to eliminate the behaviour, most often invoking a negative consequence. Conclusion: The combinatio...
http://hdl.handle.net/2262/89471
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Independent living for adults with intellectual disabilities in post conflict countries. A comparative analysis of the implementation of Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Northern Ireland and Bosnia Herzegovina.
(2018)
Sperrin, Áine
Independent living for adults with intellectual disabilities in post conflict countries. A comparative analysis of the implementation of Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Northern Ireland and Bosnia Herzegovina.
(2018)
Sperrin, Áine
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This research examines the right to live independently and to participate in the community for persons with intellectual disabilities in post-conflict states. This right is provided for under Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The research focuses on the conflict states of Northern Ireland and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Independent living is recognized as a fundamental human right in service provision for persons with disabilities. The Independent Living Movement rejected the medical and patriarchal attitude towards persons with disabilities and promoted equality and inclusion. This ethos of inclusion in the community was enshrined in Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This research examines international and domestic legislation and policies pertinent to independent living in Northern Ireland and Bosnia Herzegovina. Qualitative research with persons with intellectual disabilitie...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10041
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Independent living for people with disability and high dependency needs - Why we need a P.A. Act and what it might look like in the Irish context
(2019)
O'Donnell, Sinead
Independent living for people with disability and high dependency needs - Why we need a P.A. Act and what it might look like in the Irish context
(2019)
O'Donnell, Sinead
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This research examines the legislative context for Independent Living for people with disabilities and high dependency needs in Ireland. The CRPD provides the key platform for this and reaffirms the fundamental rights of people with disabilities for inclusion, independence and equality. It has the key role in articulating the vision of people with disabilities, and people advocating on their behalf, for an inclusive, dignified and independent life with the freedom to make their own choices. Following the principles of the CRPD, I believe we should go a step further by taking the principles of the Convention and make them legally binding in our country in the form of a P.A. Act. The introduction gives the reader a ‘First-hand Account of Independent Living” through my difficulties of coping with inadequate support leading to social exclusion and alienation, frequently experienced by people with disabilities. I speak candidly about my experiences, as a person with a disability and hi...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/15254
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Older adults, falls and technologies for independent living: a life space approach
(2018)
BAILEY, CATHY; FORAN, TIMOTHY G.; NI SCANAILL, CLIODHNA; DROMEY, BEN
Older adults, falls and technologies for independent living: a life space approach
(2018)
BAILEY, CATHY; FORAN, TIMOTHY G.; NI SCANAILL, CLIODHNA; DROMEY, BEN
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This paper draws attention to the need for further understanding of the fine details of routine and taken-for-granted daily activities and mobility. It argues that such understanding is critical if technologies designed to mitigate the negative impacts of falls and fear-of-falling are to provide unobtrusive support for independent living. The reported research was part of a large, multidisciplinary, multi-site research programme into responses to population ageing in Ireland, Technologies for Independent Living (TRIL). A small, exploratory, qualitative life-space diary study was conducted. Working with eight community-dwelling older adults with different experiences of falls or of fear-of-falls, data were collected through weekly life-space diaries, daily-activity logs, two-dimensional house plans and a pedometer. For some participants, self-recording of their daily activities and movements revealed routine, potentially risky behaviour about which they had been unaware, which may ha...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/10322
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Towards an Independent Future: Life Skills Training and Vulnerable Deaf Adults
(2015)
Mathews, Elizabeth S.
Towards an Independent Future: Life Skills Training and Vulnerable Deaf Adults
(2015)
Mathews, Elizabeth S.
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This article presents results from a service evaluation of a life skills programme for Deaf adults that had been operating as a pilot for three years in Dublin until June 2013. The remit of the programme was to provide a short-term residential intervention service for Deaf adults who were perceived to be vulnerable and isolated from their community. Over the course of its three years in operation, the programme had seventeen Deaf participants. The literature on life skills and Deaf adults is sparse. Studies have tended to concentrate on barriers young people with disabilities face, and within that literature young Deaf people are rarely discussed (Stewart et al., 2013). However, there are particular barriers to the transition to independent living for this population. Acquisition of life skills can be compromised by a number of factors including: lower expectations during their school years, barriers to incidental learning opportunities, poor communication at home, learned help...
https://arrow.dit.ie/ijass/vol15/iss1/1
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What's Fair? Realising the right to Independent Living for people with intellectual disabilities: what Ireland needs to do.
(2013)
Fox, Noelin
What's Fair? Realising the right to Independent Living for people with intellectual disabilities: what Ireland needs to do.
(2013)
Fox, Noelin
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Ireland has a long and shameful history of providing for the support and housing needs of people with intellectual disabilities in large institutions. This is not unique to Ireland, nor to people with intellectual disabilities. In recent years these large institutions are gradually being replaced by smaller, community-based residential models. The extent to which these models, and the legislative framework which supports them, can meet the ideals of Independent Living and Community Inclusion in Article 19 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the focus of this research. The research seeks firstly, to provide a philosophical foundation for the realisation of the right to Independent Living, and proposes that a Universalist approach based on Rawls's Principles of Justice provides a good basis for this. Fairness is at the heart of Rawls's principles, and any implications arising from the realisation of the Independent Living right must be fair, ...
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/3784
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