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Reviews the empirical literature to explore discrimination against disabled persons in education & labor, as well as their vulnerability to physical & sexual abuse. Data demonstrate that disabled persons are disadvantaged in education, less likely to find work that reflects their skills or to find work at all, & suffer high rates of physical & sexual abuse. It is concluded that multiple legal measures must be taken to protect the human rights of disabled persons. 1 Table, 59 References. Adapted from the source document.

The launch of the £80m Preventative Technology Grant in 2006 has resulted in a considerable interest in telecare. Yet where in this emerging area should efforts be concentrated, and what lessons can be learnt from previous trials to aid future deployments? Based on practical experience and the work of the Housing & Telecare Learning & Improvement Networks at the Care Service Improvement Partnership (CSIP), Department of Health, this paper presents some of the common issues experienced and identified when implementing telecare. It makes a number of useful suggestions on how organisations working across housing, health and social care can make best use of telecare when planning, commissioning and delivering services.