A critical exploration of institutional logics of de-institutionalisation in the field of disability policy and practice: Towards a socio-spatial professional orientation

This contribution throws light on how historical as well as contemporary interpretations of 'de-institutionalisation' in the institutional field of disability policy and practice have transformed over time and place/context, yet continue to be essentially ambiguous and contested. We addre...

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Main Authors: Griet Roets, Matthias Remmery, Dries Cautreels, Simon Allemeersch, Toon Benoot, Rudi Roose
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Language:English
Published: Social Work & Society 2022-12-01
Series:Social Work and Society
Online Access:http://132.195.130.183/index.php/sws/article/view/1679
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Matthias Remmery
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description This contribution throws light on how historical as well as contemporary interpretations of 'de-institutionalisation' in the institutional field of disability policy and practice have transformed over time and place/context, yet continue to be essentially ambiguous and contested. We address that the current 'community turn' has gradually produced a problematic dichotomy in disability policy and practice between 'segregated living in residential, institutional contexts' being framed as something to avoid, and 'inclusive living in the community' as a desirable goal. We suggest that a socio-spatial professional orientation might enable us to de-institutionalise this dominant dichotomy.
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spelling doaj-art-a016deb9d9fe43ec99c0afbaff5c910e2025-08-20T03:58:32ZengSocial Work & SocietySocial Work and Society1613-89532022-12-01201A critical exploration of institutional logics of de-institutionalisation in the field of disability policy and practice: Towards a socio-spatial professional orientationGriet RoetsMatthias RemmeryDries CautreelsSimon AllemeerschToon BenootRudi Roose This contribution throws light on how historical as well as contemporary interpretations of 'de-institutionalisation' in the institutional field of disability policy and practice have transformed over time and place/context, yet continue to be essentially ambiguous and contested. We address that the current 'community turn' has gradually produced a problematic dichotomy in disability policy and practice between 'segregated living in residential, institutional contexts' being framed as something to avoid, and 'inclusive living in the community' as a desirable goal. We suggest that a socio-spatial professional orientation might enable us to de-institutionalise this dominant dichotomy. http://132.195.130.183/index.php/sws/article/view/1679
spellingShingle Griet Roets
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Simon Allemeersch
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Rudi Roose
A critical exploration of institutional logics of de-institutionalisation in the field of disability policy and practice: Towards a socio-spatial professional orientation
Social Work and Society
title A critical exploration of institutional logics of de-institutionalisation in the field of disability policy and practice: Towards a socio-spatial professional orientation
title_full A critical exploration of institutional logics of de-institutionalisation in the field of disability policy and practice: Towards a socio-spatial professional orientation
title_fullStr A critical exploration of institutional logics of de-institutionalisation in the field of disability policy and practice: Towards a socio-spatial professional orientation
title_full_unstemmed A critical exploration of institutional logics of de-institutionalisation in the field of disability policy and practice: Towards a socio-spatial professional orientation
title_short A critical exploration of institutional logics of de-institutionalisation in the field of disability policy and practice: Towards a socio-spatial professional orientation
title_sort critical exploration of institutional logics of de institutionalisation in the field of disability policy and practice towards a socio spatial professional orientation
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