People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have been defined as 'socially excluded'and
policies of 'social inclusion'invoked to counter this through a focus on paid work and …

Alternatives to criminalization for the simple possession of illicit drugs are increasingly of
interest to policy makers. But there is no existing theoretically based, empirically tested …

Disabled people experience profound discrimination and social disadvantage, but this has
not generated substantial interest among mainstream sociologists. Barnes, Mercer and …

This accessible textbook draws upon progressions in academic, political and global arenas,
to provide a comprehensive overview of practical issues in psychological work across a …

People with learning difficulties are considerably more likely to experience sexual violence
than those without, and for this reason they are often described as' vulnerable'. However, the …

In an era of scarce social resources the question of the changing social policy constructions
and responses to disabled people has become increasingly important. Paradoxically, some …

Can we bring together psychological and disability studies theory in ways that help us make
sense of the external conditions and relational experiences of disablism? What is the …

This article surveys contemporary macro social, economic and political issues and considers
how they define the context of life for people with intellectual disability in the early 21st …

This article contributes to the ongoing development of the theorisation of learning disability,
focusing on the value of the ontological turn. We argue that while social theory has …

Despite change toward more individualized support, group homes are likely to remain for
people with severe intellectual disability. As such, the search continues for ways to …