ERIC Number: EJ956786
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Publication Date: 2012-Mar
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Evaluating the Ability of and Enabling a Blind Adult with Learning Disability to Sign a Tenancy Agreement
Waight, Mary Philomena; Oldreive, Warren James
British Journal of Learning Disabilities, v40 n1 p55-61 Mar 2012
This paper aims to describe the process undertaken by Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy to assess a gentleman with learning disabilities and visual impairment with regard to his capacity to sign a tenancy agreement. It describes the method used to assess the gentleman's mental capacity before exploring the system used to provide information about tenancy. It then describes the approach used to evaluate his understanding of the specific information. This process resulted in evidence that enabled him to sign a tenancy agreement. The assessment pathway is outlined, and all assessments/information used is included for reference.
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Teaching Methods, Blindness, Adults, Speech Therapy, Housing, Place of Residence, Evaluation, Contracts
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