Disability
Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program, 2008
This 183-page annual US report provides programme and demographic information about the people who receive disability benefits,disabled workers, disabled widow(er)s, and disabled adult children
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-31
Disability: Federal Survey Definitions, Measurements and Estimates
AARP Public Policy Institute
An 8-page U.S. data digest explaining how surveys conducted by the federal government have defined, measured and estimated the prevalence of disability
DisabilityPosted: 2004-09-14
The Housing Careers of People with a Disability and Carers of People with a Disability
AHURI
A 64-page Australian research paper considering the housing careers of persons affected by disability and those family members with significant care responsibilities
Disability, HousingPosted: 2009-05-20
Housing Assistance, Social Inclusion and People with Disabilities
AHURI
This 70-page Australian research looks at the role that housing and housing assistance plays in facilitating and supporting the economic and social participation of people with disabilities
Housing, DisabilityPosted: 2010-09-16
Parental Intellectual Disability and Child Protection: Key Issues
AIFS
In this 20-page Australian paper, parental intellectual disability and the common risk factors associated with child abuse and neglect are examined to understand if and why parents with intellectual disability are at heightened risk of abusing or neglecting their children
Families, Children & Youth, DisabilityPosted: 2009-12-16
The Nature and Impact of Caring for Family Members with a Disability in Australia
AIFS
This 140-page Australian report examines the effects of caring for family members
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-06-25
Younger People with Disability in Residential Aged Care Program
AIHW
A 101-page Australian report summarizes the characteristics of disabled younger people receiving care in residential aged care facilities, and the services they received
Disability, HealthPosted: 2010-06-02
Disability Support Services 2008-09
AIHW
This 136-page report describes the Australian disability service outlets and the uses of these services, including their support needs and informal carer arrangements
Disability, HealthPosted: 2011-01-19
Disability in Australia: Multiple Disabilities and Need for Assistance
AIHW
This 60-page report examines the severity of disability and complex support needs of people with multiple disabilities in Australia. The analysis examines people with multiple disabilities in different age groups: children (0-14 years), people of working age (15-64 years) and older people (aged 65 years or over)
DisabilityPosted: 2009-09-14
Disability in Australia: Intellectual Disability
AIHW
This 40-page Australian bulletin presents an overview of prevalence of intellectual disability and its related impairments, health conditions and activity limitations. The analyses focus on outcomes of participation in major life areas in children and young adults with intellectual disability as well as people ageing with intellectual disability.
Disability, HealthPosted: 2008-11-28
National Evaluation of the Aged Care Innovative Pool Disability Aged Care Interface Pilot
AIHW
A 322-page Australian report on pilot projects established to trial new approaches to community-based aged care for people with disabilities
Disability, AgeingPosted: 2006-10-11
Disability in Australia: Trends in Prevalence, Education, Employment and Community Living
AIHW
A 40-page bulletin providing an overview of disability trends in Australia over two decades
DisabilityPosted: 2008-09-05
Disability in Australia: Acquired Brain Injury
AIHW
A 28-page bulletin examining acquired brain injury in Australia
DisabilityPosted: 2008-02-06
The Geography of Disability and Economic Disadvantages in Australian Capital Cities
AIHW
This 32-page report presents data on the geographical distribution of severe disability among people aged less than 65 years living in Australian capital cities
Disability, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2009-03-31
Disability in Australia: Intellectual Disability
AIHW
This bulletin presents an overview of prevalence of intellectual disability and its related impairments, health conditions and activity limitations in Australia. The analyses focus on outcomes of participation in major life areas in children and young adults with intellectual disability as well as people ageing with intellectual disability.
Disability, HealthPosted: 2008-11-14
Youth Disability in Australia
Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies
This 15-page Australian briefing highlights the key statistics, policy problems and development opportunities relevant to youth and disability today
Families, Children & Youth, DisabilityPosted: 2012-04-05
Communications for All: The Role of the National Disability Strategy
Australian Communications Consumer Action Network
This 32-page Australian report recommends that the National Disability Strategy includes six key areas of action to ensure the communications needs of people with a disability are a key part of the Strategy, now and in the future
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-07-21
Disability Support Pensions (DSP) - The Facts Revealed
Australian Council of Social Service
A 15-page Australian report outlining who receives the Disability Support Pension and why
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-02-01
Disability and Disability Services in Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 93-page report providing a profile of disabled people in Australia, the services that they may use and the outcomes for them
DisabilityPosted: 2006-02-08
Disability and Its Relationship to Health Conditions and Other Factors
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 173-page Australian report examining some of the inter-relationships among components of disability, health conditions and other related factors
Disability, HealthPosted: 2004-12-15
Disability Support Services 2003-04
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 138-page report presents data on disability services provided or funded by government in Australia during the year 2003-04 and the people accessing these services
Disability, HealthPosted: 2005-08-10
Children with Disabilities in Australia
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 133-page Australian report providing an overview of children with disabilities, investigating their needs and circumstances and the services, benefits and assistance provided to them and their families
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2004-12-21
Disability Support Services 2002-03
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
A 129-page Australian report focusing on service users, their characteristics and service type outlets
DisabilityPosted: 2004-11-26
Homeless SAAP Clients With a Disability 2002-03
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 24-page Australian bulletin provides an overview of assistance given to homeless people with a disability, the nature of the disabilities and the housing outcomes
Disability, HousingPosted: 2005-02-15
Life Expectancy and Disability in Australia 1988 to 2003
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 44-page Australian report explores whether the increase in life expectancy has been matched by an increase in the number of years lived in illness or disability
DisabilityPosted: 2006-09-06
Disability Support Services 2009-10: Report on Services Provided under the National Disability Agreement
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 137-page Australian report presents 2009-10 information collected on people who used disability support services provided under the National Disability Agreement, and the agencies and outlets that provided services
Disability, HealthPosted: 2011-10-19
Pain and Mythology: Disability Support Pension Recipients and Work
Australian Review of Public Affairs
A 19-page Australian report of a study examining the practicability of obliging recipients of the Australian Disability Support Pension to take up employment
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-10-26
Evidence and Experience
Brotherhood of St Laurence
This Australian document reports on the findings of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) project, conducted for disadvantaged job seekers with mental health issues
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-06-20
Persons with Disabilities and their Contact with Medical Professionals and Alternative Health Care Providers
Canadian Council on Social Development
An 8-page Canadian information sheet providing statistics on contacts by disabled people with medical professionals and alternative health care providers
Disability, HealthPosted: 2004-06-04
Persons With Disabilities and Health
Canadian Council on Social Development
An 8-page Canadian information sheet providing statistics on people with and without disabilities and a number of health conditions
DisabilityPosted: 2004-06-04
Workers with Disabilities and the Impact of Workplace Structures
Canadian Council on Social Development
This 8-page Canadian information sheet examines labour force outcomes for workers with and without disabilities, and the links between these outcomes and structural aspects of workplaces
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-10-25
Persons with Disabilities and * a profile of vision/hearing loss * the impact of collective bargaining agreements
Canadian Council on Social Development
An 8-page Canadian information sheet. First part provides statistics on people with both vision and hearing loss. Second part details the impact of collective bargaining agreements for workers with disabilities
DisabilityPosted: 2004-06-04
International Comparison of Work Disability
Center for Economic Research
A 43-page discussion paper analyzing the results of self-reported work disability in U.S., U.K. and the Netherlands
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-29
SSA's Disability Demonstration Projects Likely to Provide Important Information About Disability Work Incentives
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
A 15-page U.S. analysis of demonstration projects being undertaken by the Social Security Administration to inform discussion about possible changes and improvements in disability programs to assist disabled people who wish to return to work
DisabilityPosted: 2004-08-12
Why We Must Reform the Disability Support Pension
Centre For Independent Studies
This 8-page paper argues that the Australian Disability Support Pension scheme is widely abused, encourages unemployment and reduces benefits to the truly disabled
Social Policy, DisabilityPosted: 2004-04-06
From Other to Us: Transforming Disability in Australia
Centre for Public Policy
An Australian lecture positing that transforming disability depends on the fostering of mundane and purposeful relationships
DisabilityPosted: 2005-11-16
Half in Ten: Why Taking Disability into Account is Essential to Reducing Income Poverty and Expanding Economic Inclusion
CEPR
This 19-page US report reviews recent research on disability and poverty that finds higher rates of disability over the life cycle and among persons experiencing poverty than earlier research
Disability, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2009-09-09
Housing and Disability: Future Proofing New Zealand's Housing Stock for an Inclusive Society
CHRANZ
A 153-page New Zealand report examining the opportunities for establishing a housing stock future proofed for those affected by challenges to their mobility or agility due to disability or ageing
DisabilityPosted: 2007-05-20
Pax Mercatoria: Does Economic Interdependence Bring Peace?
CIS
A 4-page US essay discussing the correlation between high levels of international trade and peace
Globalisation & International Trade, DisabilityPosted: 2007-09-06
The U.S. and Iran after the NIE
CIS
A US essay on how US-Iranian relations may be affected by the NIE report on Iran's nuclear capabilities
Foreign Policy, DisabilityPosted: 2008-01-30
Disability Equality Scheme: Annual Report
CLG - UK
This 179-page UK report summarizes the progress made in the first year of the Disability Equality Scheme
DisabilityPosted: 2008-02-29
National Disability Discussion Paper
Consumers' Telecommunications Network - Australia
An Australian paper discussing how the issue of accessibility, affordability and equality of access to telecommunications technology and services impacts daily on the lives of people with disabilities
DisabilityPosted: 2008-12-15
Programmes to Promote Employment for Disabled People: Lessons from the United States
Department for Work and Pensions - UK
This 102-page research report reviews evidence from the United States on providing return-to-work support for people with disabilities and discusses the implications for similar efforts in the UK. The report provides lessons for developing and evaluating future UK employment initiatives, especially for people with severe psychiatric conditions and long-term disability claimants
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2008-12-13
Investigation into Access to Electronic Media for the Hearing and Vision-impaired
Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
This 41-page Australian report sets out a number of actions government will pursue in relation to improving access to TV, Cinema, DVD and internet downloads for people who are hearing or vision impaired
Disability, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2010-12-09
Reviewing the Evidence on the Effectiveness of Early Childhood Intervention
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
This 109-page Australian report examines the effectiveness of early intervention programs for children with a developmental disability or developmental delay regardless of underlying cause or condition
Families, Children & Youth, DisabilityPosted: 2012-01-09
Improving the Patient Experience: Sharing Success in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities: The King's Fund's Enhancing the Healing Environment Programme
Department of Health
This is a 131-page UK report on nurse-led projects improving environments for care in mental health and learning disabilities services
Health, DisabilityPosted: 2009-03-13
Comprehensive Scoping Study on the Use of Assistive Technology by Frail Older People Living in the Community
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 92-page Australian report is a systematic review of existing published and unpublished literature relating to assistive technology for frail older people in the community care context
Ageing, DisabilityPosted: 2011-02-18
Out-of-Home - Not Out of the Family: Rethinking the Care of Children With Profound Disabilities
Disability Advocacy Service - Hunter
This 14-page Australian paper reviews current policy direction for caring for children with profound disabilities in the light of the views and experiences of families caring for such children
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2005-06-22
Can We Estimate the Impact of the Choices Package in Pathways to Work?
DWP
This 58-page UK working paper forms part of the independent evaluation of the Jobcentre Plus Pathways to Work programme, which provides extra support, obligations and incentives for people on incapacity benefits. It considers a variety of work and health-related services, known collectively as the choices package, which was available to customers to help them move back towards work or help them manage their health condition
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , DisabilityPosted: 2009-04-28
Pathways to Work from Incapacity Benefits
DWP
This 44-page UK working paper presents a review of research findings on the topic of referrals and working relationships between Jobcentre Plus and other organisations and practitioners helping people with health problems and disabilities
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , DisabilityPosted: 2009-01-23
Pathways to Work for New and Repeat Incapacity Benefits Claimants
DWP
This 104-page report gives the findings of the evaluation of a program of pathways to work for new and repeat incapacity benefits claimants
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , DisabilityPosted: 2008-10-06
The Impact of Disability Benefits: A Feasibility Study
DWP
This 50-page UK feasibility study into the impact of disability benefits aims to summarise the questions and assess alternative research approaches, with a view to launching more detailed investigations.
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-04
Disability and Caring Among Families with Children
DWP - UK
This 72-page UK report examines a cross-section of families in relation to disability, caring and employment
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-10-17
Disability and Labour Market Participation
Economic and Social Research Institute & The Equality Authority
This 66-page report provides a detailed description of the labour market situation of people with disabilities in Ireland and analyses the factors associated with participation or non-participation in the labour market
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-03-23
Recruitment of Persons with Disabilities: A Literature Review
Equity and Diversity Directorate - Canada
The purpose of this 32-page Canadian literature review is to find out what the main barriers are to the recruitment of PWDs in both the public and private sectors, in Canada and abroad; to determine what strategies, best practices, tools and resources have been developed to reach this talented labour pool and to discuss what actions for improvement, if any, can be drawn from this review
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-07-21
Employment Guidance Services for People with Disabilities
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions
A 6-page summary of a study examining the background data of people with disabilities in Europe, identifying examples of good practice in relation to employment guidance and counselling available to them
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-08-09
Effectiveness of Individual Funding Approaches for Disability Support
FAHCSIA
This 124-page Australian report examines the effectiveness of individual funding of disability support and aims to inform policy to improve the provision of disability support
Disability, HealthPosted: 2010-07-08
Aging with a Developmental Disability
Health Canada
A 12-page paper on the needs and concerns of Canadian seniors with a developmental disability
Ageing, DisabilityPosted: 2005-12-13
Aiming High for Disabled Children: Better Support for Families
HM Treasury - UK
This 64-page policy review examines what more can be done to improve the outcomes for disabled children and young people, and their families
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2007-05-23
The Case for Special Education Vouchers
Hoover Institute
A US article on the use of special education vouchers for disabled children
Education, DisabilityPosted: 2009-10-18
Disability in Canada: A 2006 Profile
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
This 75-page Canadian document presents some key statistical findings on persons with disabilities in an accessible, plain language document. It is intended as a resource tool to assist anyone interested in disability issues
Disability, HealthPosted: 2011-06-09
The Disability Discrimination Act in the U.K: Helping or Hindering Employment Amongst the Disabled?
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 30-page discussion paper examines the impact of the 1996 Disability Discrimination Act in Britain on the employment of disabled people
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-01-29
Do Financial Incentives Promote the Employment of the Disabled?
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 40-page study of the outcomes of a German measure that increased incentives for the severely disabled to enter work and for employers to hire such workers
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-08-23
Disability 2020: Opportunities for the Full and Equal Citizenship of Disabled People in Britain in 2020
IPPR
A 112-page UK report assessing key health, demographic and policy trends relating to disabled people in Biritain
DisabilityPosted: 2007-03-20
Is Recipiency of Disability Pension Hereditary?
IZA
This 40-page discussion paper addresses whether children's exposure to parents receiving disability benefits induces a higher probability of receiving such benefits themselves
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-05-14
Employment Effects of Educational Measures for Work-Injured People
IZA
A 32-page working paper investigating the impact of vocational education on the probability of returning to work for the work-injured
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-13
Integrating Severely Disabled Individuals into the Labour Market: The Austrian Case
IZA
A 49-page discussion paper studying the impact of an Austrian law extending employment protection, imposing hiring quotas and subsidizing the employment of severely disabled workers
DisabilityPosted: 2007-03-11
Disability and Multi-State Labour Force Choices with State Dependence
IZA
This working paper studies the impact of work-limiting disabilities on disaggregated labour choices
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-01-18
Disability Support Pension Recipients: Who Gets Off (and Stays Off) Payments?
Melbourne Institute
This 52-page Australian discussion paper shows the correspondence between disability benefit receipt and labour market outcomes
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-10-09
Disability and Work Participation in New Zealand: Outcomes Relating to Paid Employment and Benefit Receipt
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
Executive Summary of a paper describing the effects of disability on employment and benefit receipt in New Zealand
DisabilityPosted: 2005-07-05
Increasing Rates of School Completion: Moving From Policy and Research to Practice
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
An 84-page U.S. manual describing proven interventions for improving school completion rates for children with disabilities
DisabilityPosted: 2004-07-19
The funding of vocational education and training for students with disabilities
National Centre for Vocational Education Research
This 56-page Australian report examines how current vocational education and training systems allocate funds to support disabled students and makes recommendations for alternative methods of funding
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-03-05
Shut Out: The Experience of People with Disabilities and their Families in Australia
National People with Disabilities and Carer Council
This 79-page Australian discussion paper asked people with disabilities and their families, friends and carers to identify the main barriers to their full participation in the economic and social life of the community
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-08-11
Integrated Disability and Retirement Systems in Chile
NCPA
This 29-page US paper highlights the benefits of the Chilean approach to disability benefits
DisabilityPosted: 2007-10-10
Disability Support Services in New Zealand. Part II - Provider Survey
New Zealand Ministry of Health
This 72-page report, based on a survey of service providers, highlights many of the challenges facing co-ordinators and support workers
Disability, HealthPosted: 2004-09-21
Future Funding of the Health and Disability Services in New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Health
A 78-page report focusing on the future needs of the New Zealand health and disability services and the optimum balance between funding methods
Health, DisabilityPosted: 2004-10-13
Living With Disability in New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Health
A 500-page report on the status of people with disability in New Zealand
DisabilityPosted: 2004-11-13
Disability Support Services in New Zealand: Part 1, Service Provider Survey
New Zealand Ministry of Health
A 104-page survey of providers of support services for disabled people, based on questionnaires distributed to the service providers
DisabilityPosted: 2004-06-04
Improving Information for Disabled People
Office for Disability Issues - UK
A 52-page UK report summarizing a project to ensure that disabled people can access good quality information about the services that they need
DisabilityPosted: 2007-02-12
A Community for All: Implementing Article 19
Open Society Foundations
A 39-page guide for monitoring progress on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
DisabilityPosted: 2012-01-12
After Durban - The Big Climate Change Questions
ORG
This 4-page UK article assesses the future likelihood of a co-ordinated governmental response to climate change
Climate Change & Environment, DisabilityPosted: 2012-01-12
Disability Support Pensioners 1984-2004
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 4-page Australian research note studying the rise in the number of recipients of the Disability Support Pension
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-08-06
Disability Care and Support
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 81-page report overview identifies the current Australian disability support system as underfunded, unfair, fragmented, and inefficient
DisabilityPosted: 2011-02-28
Disability Care and Support
Productivity Commission - Australia
A report reviewing disability care and support in Australia
DisabilityPosted: 2011-08-10
Flight Closed
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
A 112-page report on the experiences of people with disabilities in domestic airline travel in Australia
DisabilityPosted: 2007-12-22
Assessment for Students with Disabilities: An International Comparison
QCA
A 56-page UK briefing on assessment arrangements for disabled students in various countries
Disability, EducationPosted: 2007-12-12
Employment Effects of Educational Measures for Work-Injured People
SFI
A 32-page Danish working paper assesses the employment effects of educational measures for the work-injured
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , DisabilityPosted: 2007-02-24
Evaluating Labour Market Effects of Wage Subsidies for the Disabled: The Danish Flexjob Scheme
SFI
This 42-page Danish paper evaluates the employment and disability exit effects of a wage subsidy program for the disabled in a setting characterized by universal health insurance and little employment protection
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2011-01-28
Hard of Hearing? Hearing Problems and Working Life
SFI
A 51-page Danish report presenting the results of a study of the impact of reduced hearing in relation to labour market attachment and working life
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-01-10
Educating All Children - Without Exception
SIIA
A Singaporean commentary making the case for providing adequate educational facilities for children with physical and other disabilities
Disability, EducationPosted: 2011-08-26
Activating Citizenship: A Social Inclusion Approach for Disability in South Australia
Social Inclusion Board
This 60-page Australian paper is designed to provoke discussion and invites people with a disability, their families and other carers, to contribute ideas on ways to support transformational change in community inclusion of people with disability
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-08-04
Disability, Poverty and Living Standards
Social Policy Research Centre
An 18-page Australian discussion paper examining how disability is associated with standard of living and its determinants
Disability, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2005-12-23
Disability Support Pension - New Customer Focus Groups
Social Policy Research Centre
A 38-page Australian report on a series of focus groups exploring the situations, motivations, needs and aspirations of people applying for the Disability Support Pension
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-10-26
Evaluation of the Self-directed Support Pilot for Children and Young Adults with a Physical Disability
SPRC
A 48-page evaluation of the outcomes, process and costs of the Australian Self Directed Support pilot
Families, Children & Youth, DisabilityPosted: 2011-03-22
Effectiveness of Supported Living in Relation to Shared Accommodation
SPRC
A 15-page summary of an Australian research plan to study the effectiveness of supported living in relation to shared accommodation to improve service delivery to people with disabilities
DisabilityPosted: 2007-04-21
Family Resilience Where Families Have a Child (0-8 years) with Disability
SPRC
This 91-page Australian report develops the understanding of resilience in families with a disabled child
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2008-08-18
Evaluation of the Self -directed Support Pilot Second Report for Children and Young Adults with a Physical Disability
SPRC
An Australian report on the outcomes of a pilot programme supporting children and young adults by facilitating community inclusion and and the empowerment of service users to make their own choices about their support
Disability, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2012-04-05
Where Are We Now? Task Force on Care Costs Interim Report
Taskforce on Care Costs
This 77-page Australian report examines the costs of care for Australian carers, international comparisons and employment implications
Disability, AgeingPosted: 2006-08-14
Aboriginal Injury Prevention Projects
The Sax Institute
This 56-page Australian review investigates the effectiveness of strategies, projects and programmes that have been implemented for the prevention of injury amongst Aboriginal populations
Health, DisabilityPosted: 2011-06-22
Disability and Work
Tinbergen Institute
This 40-page Dutch discussion paper investigates the impact of health shocks on disability and work outcomes and the relationship of childhood circumstances to these outcomes in later life
Disability, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-05-11