Briefing Paper 3
The housing needs of black and minority ethnic disabled children and their families
The outcomes and life chances of disabled children and their families are, to a greater or lesser extent, affected by the homes in which they live. Inaccessible public spaces and community facilities, societal attitudes, and health and care needs mean that disabled children spend more time in their homes than other children. This briefing argues that regardless of the nature of their child’s impairment, most black and minority ethnic families with a disabled child will be living in unsuitable housing. Although differences exist between the difficulties experienced by different ethnic groups, a lack of space is an almost universal problem, as are difficulties with making structural changes to their homes.
Author(s): Bryony Beresford
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Housing and disabled children
Beresford, B. and Rhodes, D., Joseph Rowntree Foundation, June 2008
Although not focussing exclusively on black and minority ethnic families, this study provides a review of literature and research relating to the housing circumstances of families caring for a disabled child.
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Minority ethnic families caring for a severely disabled child (executive summary)
Chamba, R. et al, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, May 1999
This study aims to fill the gap in research relating to the housing circumstances of black and minority ethnic families caring for a disabled child, considering issues such as housing conditions, overcrowding and levels of formal and informal support.  It finds that, with few exceptions, minority ethnic families are much more disadvantaged than white families.
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Contact a Family
Contact a Family is a national organisation representing disabled children and their families. It provides advice, information and support to the parents of all disabled children, including publications in a number of different community languages, and interpreted service for its helpline.
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Family Fund, The
The Family Fund provides grants to families caring for a severely disabled child in the UK.
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Sign Translate
Sign Translate is an internet-based translation program that converts English to British Sign Language (BSL) and 12 British Minority Ethnic languages.
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