Between Ambition and Achievement

A study of the issues and concerns for young black disabled people who are moving towards independence and self-reliance as part of the process of "growing up". The study is based on interviews with 44 young people of Asian, African and Caribbean origin, with a range of disabilities. The areas addressed include: examining the idea of independence; how race, culture and religion affect the understanding of disability and independence; how experiences of education and work influence independence; interaction with social care agencies; and an insight into the ambitions and expectations those people have for the future. The authors also examine how more effective strategies for developing community support can be developed and they provide suggestions for better practice.