Personalisation,individualism and the politics of disablement

This paper assesses the social policy narrative personalisation, and particularly the implications of the narrative for disability politics. The advantages and disadvantages of positioning specific funding mechanisms within the narrative are explored. It is argued that personalisation is insufficiently aligned with collective aspects of empowerment. More particularly, it disproportionately emphasises improvements in individual autonomy through personalised support, and lacks reference to structural oppression or the need for collective forms of action that bring about structural change. It is further argued that personalisation lack a multi-faceted analysis of disability and disempowerment, and as a result also lacks any vision of a positive alternative society. In assessing personalisation, the positive and negative dimensions of disabled people’s freedom are considered. As a response to the apparent shortcomings of personalisation, the integrated living approach and Centres for Independent Living are considered important elements in an alternative narrative to personalisation.     

论艰苦奋斗

艰苦奋斗是中华民族的伟大民族精神。但在新的历史时期 ,党内出现了种种背离艰苦奋斗精神的不良现象。要克服这种不良作风 ,永葆党的先进性 ,必须加强学习教育 ,加强世界观改造 ,改革和完善管理体制 ,营造良好的社会氛围。     

Living Arrangements and Quality of Life Among Chinese Canadian Elders

This paper examines the role of living arrangements in thequality of life of community-dwelling Chinese elders (aged 65 andover) currently residing in Vancouver and Victoria, BritishColumbia. Data are based on a random sample of 830 persons[response rate = 71.5%], who were interviewed in their homes inthe language of their choice in 1995–96. Three dimensions ofquality of life – satisfaction, well-being and social support –are examined for married men and women [living with spouse alonevs. living intergenerationally] and widowed women [living alonevs. living intergenerationally]. Few differences are found formarried persons, especially women; for widows, living alonesignificantly reduces quality of life in a number of areas.Regression analyses indicate that living arrangements are not asignificant predictor of life satisfaction or well-being formarried men and women. For widows, living arrangements determinewell-being but not life satisfaction.Overall, age, health status, and social support (havingfriends/confidante) are better predictors of quality of life forelderly Chinese Canadians than are living arrangements. Findingshighlight the importance of: empirically distinguishing maritalstatus and living arrangements in studying the quality of life ofelders; not homogenizing Chinese Canadian seniors with regard toliving arrangements; and focussing on Chinese elderly widows wholive alone as a group at risk of low well-being.     

Chapter 6 Life-Span Design in the Near Environment

Abstract

Elderly are influenced daily by their buildings and their very independence can be shaped by the design of residential structures and interiors. This article addresses the incorporation of assistive technology into the design of near environments for this population. First, a brief overview of assisted living in the United States, identifying the definitional and regulatory problems confronting assisted living is provided. Next, we identify the importance of the near environment in life-span design. We then examine the Nordic model of design for assisted living and efforts in the United States relating to the design component of assisted living facilities. We conclude by reviewing the importance of the near environment and its role in housing policy, regu-lation, productdesign, andfacilitydesign.     

城市农民工随迁子女义务教育政策及其完善：以广东为例

文章分析了广东省农民工随迁子女义务教育改革政策和实施情况。广东省基本实现了农民工随迁子女“人人有书读”,但是,农民工随迁子女入读民办学校的比例依然较高,入读公办学校的歧视依然存在,民办学校的教育质量问题依然存在。农民工随迁子女义务教育问题不能彻底消除,根本原因是没有建立起农民工随迁子女义务教育经费的投入保障机制。     

Transitional Youth Services: Practice Implications from a Systematic Review

Independent living programs have emerged as the primary intervention to address the needs of foster youth transitioning out of care. Prior reviews of independent living programs have focused on implications for research and policy, but not on direct practice. In order to create effective independent living programs, direct service workers must be provided with concrete practice guidelines for providing effective independent living services. This article summarizes 19 studies on independent living and provides evidence-based implications for each in an effort to begin to fill the gap between research, policy and practice.     

加强艰苦奋斗精神培养,拓展大学生德育新途径

艰苦奋斗精神是中华民族的传统美德,也是中国共产党的革命传统。然而在当代大学生中出现了一些艰苦奋斗精神淡薄的现象,造成这些现象的原因是多方面的。高校思想政治工作者要通过各种有效的途径加强大学生艰苦奋斗精神的培养。     

北海开发与西北欧地区的发展

区域发展是把各个具体地区看成区域的组成部分，通过为它们提供更多的发展机会来构建共同利益。世界现代化进程肇始于西北欧地区与北海开发不无关系。北海是欧洲人生存发展的重要空间，是沿岸各国的海上走廊，先后成为西北欧、西欧、欧洲、世界不同地区和国家间联系的通道。北海成为周边国家跨界交往联系的场所，各国借此实现接触、对话、交流、互动，人们锻炼了海上生存能力，逐步跨越北海，走向世界，开始进一步开发利用海洋，争夺资源。北海开发对一些沿海地区发展提供了借鉴。     

"古今之争"及其现代启示

古今之争给我们提供了一个深刻的现代启示总体上看,文学艺术是随着社会生活的发展而发展的,但文学艺术的发展与社会生活有不平衡的一面;同时,后代的文艺总是受到前代优秀作品的影响,前代作品也是在后代作品的相对参照下来显示其意义的.文艺正是在这种古今相互影响的矛盾运动中不断走向前进的.