Disability

Describes dynamic assessment as an alternative approach especially for young children with special needs.

Discusses satisfaction with community response to needs of persons with disabilities and compares response groups. Suggests empowerment is from local level up because solutions are driven by the people.

Discusses how alcohol exposure causes a decline in cognitive functioning, which can create other problems and looks at possible treatment strategies.

Study topics included demographics, health status, inventory of currently available services and utilization of them, and key issues and next steps.

Describes a research project into the health and social needs of the elderly, the disabled and emotionally disadvantaged Aboriginal people in metropolitan Adelaide, Australia.

Describes a research project into the health and social needs of the elderly, the disabled and emotionally disadvantaged Aboriginal people in metropolitan Adelaide, Australia.

Brief document looks at existing programs, funding for programs, barriers, promising practices and the National American Indian Housing Council and makes recommendations for improvements.

Looks at why the policy, which largely targeted Aboriginals, persisted even after effective treatment had been found for the disease and governments were pursuing assimilationist goals.

Report makes recommendations for overcoming a wide variety of barriers.

Researchers found four main areas of ethical and methodological issues while conducting the study.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2000.

Disabilities Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Manitoba, 2008

Focus is on families dealing with disabilities and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD). Highlights initiatives undertaken in Manitoba, the Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Labrador.

Special Education, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2009.

Looks at impact of federal and provincial jurisdictional and funding disputes, Canadian governments' delayed funding and implementation of Jordan's principle, The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal decision, and the court case Pictou Landing Band Council and Maurina Beadle (applicants) v. Attorney General of Canada.

Argues that fetal abuse policy is complex and should not target women alone.

Financial and social costs of FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) are increasing and reaching epidemic proportions in some Aboriginal communities.

Argues the disease is a result of social problems and that punishment is inappropriate because those affected experience intellectual and cognitive deficiencies which leave them unable to learn from consequences.

Presents a review of current diagnostic systems and makes recommendations on their application in diagnosis of FASD-related disabilities.

Argues that there is an apparent high prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome in Alaska, cautions that use of a single data-source can lead to underestimates.

Detection and tracking of problem essential so that estimates of incidence, impact of interventions and treatment can also be assessed.

Looks at data on issues and challenges faced by First Nations agencies, difficulties with defining learning and/or behavioural disabilities, and identifies service gaps and barriers.

Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Ottawa, 2017.

Related Material: Technical Report: Literature, Documentation and National Data Review.

Related Material: Summary Report: Executive Summary and Key Findings.

Part of the report Right to Read: Public Inquiry into Human Rights Issues Affecting Students with Reading Disabilities. Discusses the continuing inequities experienced by Indigenous children with special needs, the impact of historical trauma and current socio-economic factors, and other barriers to success; concludes with recommendations.

Paper discusses issues of particular relevance to First Nations people and makes recommendations for future research.

Community Health Sciences Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Manitoba, 1998.

Data on types of assistance needed and what level of service has been provided.

Looks at the life story of resistance and resiliency of a First Nations woman against multiple forms of oppression and her concern for the improved well-being of Aboriginal people with disabilities.

Evidence indicates individuals aged 45 and older have higher disability rates and many are not receiving benefits to which they are entitled.

"Provides an overview of the initial start up activities in planning and developing a Home and Community Care Program." Related material: Community Needs Assessment - 2. Service Delivery Plan - 3A. Capital Plan - 3B

Looks at gifted children not being unrecognized by parents or teachers for their special talents perhaps acting out negatively in response.

Settlement agreement legislated between the Canadian Government, the province of Ontario, Reed Inc., Great Lakes Forest Products Ltd., the Islington Indian Band and the Grassy Narrows Indian Band.

Co-published by: Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

Related Material: Maori Standards of Health: A Study of the 20 Year Period 1955-75.

Hauora: Maori Standards of Health: A Study of the Years 1970-1984.

Related Material: Interim Report. Final Report Executive Overview. I

Findings from interviews with primary caregivers, local and regional service providers and First Nations leaders centred on funding disparities and uncertainties about sustained funding, difficulties in administration due to distribution of responsibilities between provincial and federal governments, and the travel required to access specialized services.

Community Health and Epidemiology Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1997.