Dr Stephen Beyer

2023

• Vigna, E., Beyer, S. and Meek, A. 2023. A demographic and qualitative analysis of the determinants of success in a National Supported Employment project. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities (10.1111/jar.13094)

2022

• Caton, S. et al. 2022. Digital participation of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities during the Covid‐19 pandemic in the UK. British Journal of Learning Disabilities (10.1111/bld.12501)

2021

• Hatton, C. et al. 2021. The willingness of UK adults with intellectual disabilities to take COVID-19 vaccines. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 65(11), pp. 949-961. (10.1111/jir.12884)

2019

• Robertson, J., Beyer, S., Emerson, E., Baines, S. and Hatton, C. 2019. The association between employment and the health of people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 32(6), pp. 1335-1348. (10.1111/jar.12632)

2017

• Beyer, S. 2017. Economic impact of inclusion in the open labour market for persons with disabilities. Éditions universitaires européennes.
• Beyer, S. and Beyer, A. 2017. A systematic review of the literature on the benefits for employers of employing people with learning disabilities. Technical Report.

2016

• Beyer, S. R. 2016. Commentary on 'Employment for all: United States disability policy'. Tizard Learning Disability Review 21(3), pp. 162-164. (10.1108/TLDR-04-2016-0013)
• Beyer, S., Meek, A. and Davies, A. 2016. Supported work experience and its impact on young people with intellectual disabilities, their families and employers. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities 10(3), pp. 207-220. (10.1108/AMHID-05-2014-0015)

2014

• Davies, A., Beyer, S. and Meek, A. 2014. Age peer supported work experience and apprenticeship and their impact on young people with intellectual disabilities, peers and employers. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 27(4), pp. 372-372.
• Beyer, S. R., Meek, A. J. and Davies, A. 2014. Supported work experience and its impact on young people with intellectual disabilities and their families [Abstract]. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 27(4), pp. 372-372. (10.1111/jar.12101)
• Meek, A. J., Vigna, E. and Beyer, S. R. 2014. Evaluation of the inclusion of teenagers and young adults with ID within the real opportunities project in Wales [Poster]. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 27(4), pp. 399-399. (10.1111/jar.12096)
• Kaehne, A. and Beyer, S. R. 2014. Person-centred reviews as a mechanism for planning the post-school transition of young people with intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 58(7), pp. 603-613. (10.1111/jir.12058)

2013

• Kaehne, A. and Beyer, S. R. 2013. Supported employment for young people with intellectual disabilities facilitated through peer support: A pilot study. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities 17(3), pp. 236-251. (10.1177/1744629513495265)
• Beyer, S. R. and Perry, J. 2013. Promoting independence through the use of assistive technology. Tizard Learning Disability Review 18(4), pp. 179-185. (10.1108/TLDR-03-2013-0028)

2012

• Vigna, E., Beyer, S. R. and Kerr, M. P. 2012. Supported employment agency as mediator for people with intellectual disabilities health: results from a qualitative study [Abstract]. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 56(7-8), pp. 711. (10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01583_6.x)
• Kaehne, A. and Beyer, S. R. 2012. Does person-centred planning facilitate good transition planning for young people leaving school? [Abstract]. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 56(7-8), pp. 709. (10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01583_6.x)
• Vigna, E., Kerr, M. P., Jordán de Urríes, F. B., Verdugo, M. A. and Beyer, S. R. 2012. Cross cultural study on the role of supported employment agencies in promoting the health of People with intellectual disabilities: a comparison between the UK and Spain [Abstract]. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 56(7-8), pp. 716. (10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01583_6.x)
• Beyer, S. R., Kaehne, A., Gould, S. and Carr, J. 2012. Outcomes and cost: benefit of transition from college to employment: the ROSE Project [Abstract]. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 56(7-8), pp. 713. (10.1111/j.1365-2788.2012.01583_6.x)
• Beyer, S. R. 2012. The impact of agency organisation and natural support on supported employment outcomes. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 36(2), pp. 109-119. (10.3233/JVR-2012-0586)
• Perry, J. and Beyer, S. R. 2012. Ethical issues around telecare: The views of people with intellectual disabilities and people with dementia. Journal of Assistive Technologies 6(1), pp. 71-75. (10.1108/17549451211214382)
• Beyer, S. R. 2012. The progress towards integrated employment in the UK. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 37, pp. 185-194. (10.3233/jvr-120613)

2011

• Beyer, S. R. and Kaehne, A. 2011. Getting a life: professional views of its effectiveness and employment outcomes. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Welsh Centre for Learning Disabilities, Cardiff University. Available at: http://base-uk.org/sites/base-uk.org/files/%5Buser-raw%5D/11-11/gal_effectiveness_july11.pdf
• Melling, K., Beyer, S. R. and Kilsby, M. S. 2011. Supported employment for people with learning disabilities in the UK: the last 15 years. Tizard Learning Disability Review 16(2), pp. 23-32. (10.5042/tldr.2011.0165)
• Kaehne, A. and Beyer, S. R. 2011. 'Stroppy' or 'confident'? Do carers and professionals view the impact of transition support on young people differently?. British Journal of Learning Disabilities 39(2), pp. 154-160. (10.1111/j.1468-3156.2010.00642.x)

2010

• Beyer, S. R., de Borja Jordan de Urries, F. and Angel Verdugo, M. 2010. A comparative study of the situation of supported employment in Europe. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities 7(2), pp. 130-136.
• Vigna, E., Beyer, S. R. and Kerr, M. P. 2010. The role of supported employment agencies in promoting health of people with ID [Abstract]. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 23(5), pp. 447. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00584.x)
• Perry, J., Beyer, S. R. and Felce, D. J. 2010. Assistive technology and telecare: cost, quality of life and ethics [Abstract]. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 23(5), pp. 489. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00588.x)
• Beyer, S. R. 2010. Using a cost: benefit framework for supported employment policy and practice: an analysis of two UK agencies [Abstract]. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disability 23(5), pp. 447. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.2010.00584.x)
• Beyer, S. R. and Perry, J. 2010. An ethical code of practice for the use of telecare. London: Social Care Institute for Excellence.
• Beyer, S. R., Brown, A., Akandi, R. and Rapley, M. 2010. A comparison of quality of life outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities in supported employment, day services and employment enterprises. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 23(3), pp. 290-295. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.2009.00534.x)

2009

• Kaehne, A. and Beyer, S. R. 2009. 'Views of professionals on aims and outcomes of transition for young people with learning disabilities'. British Journal of Learning Disabilities 37(2), pp. 138-144. (10.1111/j.1468-3156.2008.00534.x)
• Kaehne, A. and Beyer, S. R. 2009. Transition partnerships: the views of education professionals and staff in support services for young people with learning disabilities. British Journal of Special Education 36(2), pp. 112-119. (10.1111/j.1467-8578.2009.00427.x)
• Beyer, S. R. and Robinson, C. 2009. A review of the research literature on supported employment: a report for the cross-Government learning disability employment strategy team. Project Report. [Online]. London: Department of Health. Available at: http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalasset/dh_101431.pdf
• Kaehne, A. and Beyer, S. R. 2009. Mind the Gap. Learning Disability Today
• Perry, J., Beyer, S. R. and Holm, S. 2009. Assistive technology, telecare and people with intellectual disabilities: ethical considerations. Journal of Medical Ethics 35(2), pp. 81-86. (10.1136/jme.2008.024588)
• Perry, J. and Beyer, S. R. 2009. The impact on objective quality of life outcomes of assistive technology in residential services for people with learning disabilities. Journal of Assistive Technologies 3(1), pp. 5-14. (10.1108/17549450200900002)
• Beyer, S. R. 2009. A review of the literature on the ethical issues associated with assistive technology. London: Social Care Institute for Excellence.
• Beyer, S. R. 2009. Evaluation of the London Borough of Newham Employment Initiative: Final evaluation report. London, UK: Department of Health Valuing People Support Team.
• Beyer, S. R. 2009. Scoping study on existing courses and qualifications for job coaches. London, UK: Department of Health, Valuing Employment Now Team.
• Barnard, S. and Beyer, S. R. 2009. Barriers to using personalised technology with people with learning disabilities. Journal of Assistive Technologies 3(3), pp. 50-57. (10.1108/17549450200900025)

2008

• Beyer, S. R. 2008. Transition and employment support for young people with ID in school or college in the UK [Abstract]. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 52(8-9), pp. 688. (10.1111/j.1365-2788.2008.01087.x)
• Beyer, S. R. 2008. An evaluation of the outcomes of supported employment in North Lanarkshire (2007). Motherwell: North Lanarkshire Social Work Service. Available at: http://www.viascotland.org.uk/webfm_send/9/lanarkshirepdf
• Beyer, S. R., Kaehne, A., Grey, J. M., Sheppard, K. and Meek, A. J. 2008. What works?: Transition to employment for young people with learning disabilities. Chippenham: Shaw Trust. Available at: http://gettingalife.org.uk/conference/Shaw_Trust_Summary_Report.pdf
• Beyer, S. R., Kaehne, A., Grey, J. M., Sheppard, K. and Meek, A. J. 2008. What works? – Transition to employment for young people with learning disabilities. Full report. Chippenham: Shaw Trust.
• Beyer, S. R., Kaehne, A., Grey, J. M., Sheppard, K. and Meek, A. J. 2008. What works? – Good practice in transition to employment for young people with learning disabilities. Chippenham: Shaw Trust.
• Beyer, S. R., Kaehne, A., Grey, J. M., Sheppard, K. and Meek, A. J. 2008. What works? – A guide for young people with learning difficulties in moving towards employment. Chippenham: Shaw Trust. Available at: http://uat.scld.scot.nhs.uk/Uploaded%20Resources/137/AGuideForYoungPeople.pdf
• Beyer, S. R., Perry, J. and Meek, A. J. 2008. A guide to implementing assistive technology for people with learning disabilities. A product of the TATE project. Bristol: Home Farm Trust. Available at: http://www.learningdisabilitywales.org.uk/pdfs/implementing_atandt.pdf
• Beyer, S. R., Kilsby, M. S., Meek, A. J. and Perry, J. 2008. The TATE Project: an evaluation. Bristol: Home Farm Trust. Available at: http://www.equal-works.com/resources/contentfiles/5854.pdf
• Beyer, S. R., Meek, A. J., Kilsby, M. S. and Perry, J. 2008. The TATE [Through Assistive Technology to Employment] Project: Outcomes of the TATE Project for people with learning disabilities and staff. Journal of Assistive Technologies 2(3), pp. 57-65. (10.1108/17549450200800030)
• Beyer, S. R. and Kaehne, A. 2008. The transition of young people with learning disabilities to employment: What works?. Journal on Developmental Disabilities 14(1), pp. 85-94.
• Kaehne, A. and Beyer, S. R. 2008. Carer perspectives on the transition of young people with learning disabilities to employment. Journal on Developmental Disabilities 14(1), pp. 95-104.

2006

• Beyer, S. R., Grey, J. M. and Kaehne, A. 2006. Parental views of transition from education to employment. Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities 19(3), pp. 271-271.
• Beyer, S. R., Meek, A. J. and Kaehne, A. 2006. Policy perspectives of different agencies in the transition from education to employment [Conference Material]. Journal of Applied Research and Intellectual Disabilities 19(3), pp. 270-270. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.2006.00324_1.x)
• Beyer, S. R. and Kaehne, A. 2006. Models of transition support. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 19(3), pp. 227-230. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.2006.00322_1.x)
• Grey, J. M., Kaehne, A. and Beyer, S. R. 2006. Parental views of transition from education to employment [Abstract]. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 19(3), pp. 271-271. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.2006.00324_1.x)

2004

• Beyer, S. R., Grove, B., Schneider, J., Simons, K. and Williams, V. 2004. The role of supported employment (SE) in the modernisation of day centres in the UK. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 48, pp. 402-402.
• Beyer, S. R., Thornton, P. and Thomas, J. 2004. The impact of job coaching on the UK Supported Employment Programme. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 48, pp. 402-402.

2002

• Kilsby, M. S., Bennert, K. and Beyer, S. R. 2002. Measuring and reducing acquiescence in vocational profiling procedures for first time job-seekers with mental retardation. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 17(4), pp. 287-299.
• Kilsby, M. S. and Beyer, S. R. 2002. Enhancing self-determination in job matching in supported employment for people with learning disabilities - an intervention study.. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 17(2), pp. 125-135.

2001

• Chadsey, J. and Beyer, S. R. 2001. Social relationships in the workplace. Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews 7(2), pp. 128-133. (10.1002/mrdd.1018)

2000

• Beyer, S. R. and Kilsby, M. S. 2000. Impact of agency organization on supported employment effectiveness [Abstract]. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 44(3-4), pp. 207-208. (10.1046/j.1365-2788.2000.d01-124.x)
• Shearn, J., Beyer, S. R. and Felce, D. J. 2000. The cost-effectiveness of supported employment for people with severe intellectual disabilities and high support needs: a pilot study. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 13(1), pp. 29-37. (10.1046/j.1468-3148.2000.00005.x)
• Todd, S. P., Felce, D. J., Beyer, S. R., Shearn, J., Perry, J. and Kilsby, M. S. 2000. Strategic planning and progress under the All Wales Strategy: reflecting the perceptions of stakeholders. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 44(1), pp. 31-44. (10.1046/j.1365-2788.2000.00248.x)
• Beyer, S. R. and Kilsby, M. S. 2000. Impact of agency organization on supported employment effectiveness. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 44, pp. 207-208. (10.1046/j.1468-3148.2000.00005.x)
• Beyer, S. R., Hill-Tout, J., Adams, D., Johanson-Brown, S., Davies, H. and Shiers, B. 2000. Into work: Stockport Employment Services Horizon Project: final evaluation report. Project Report. Stockport, UK: Stockport Borough Council.

1999

• Walsh, P. N., Mank, D., Beyer, S. R., McDonald, R. and O'Bryan, A. 1999. Continuous Quality Improvement in supported employment: a European perspective. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 12(3), pp. 165-174.
• Beyer, S. R., Kilsby, M. S. and Shearn, J. 1999. The organisation and outcomes of supported employment in Britain. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 12(3), pp. 137-146.
• Walsh, P. N. and Beyer, S. R. 1999. Guest Editors' Introduction [Editorial]. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation 12, pp. 127-129.

1998

• Beyer, S. R. and Kilsby, M. S. 1998. Financial costs and benefits of two supported employment agencies in Wales. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 11(4), pp. 303-319. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.1998.tb00039.x)
• Rapley, M. and Beyer, S. R. 1998. Daily activity, community participation and Quality of Life in an ordinary housing network: a two-year follow-up. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 11(1), pp. 34-43. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.1998.tb00032.x)
• Perry, J., Beyer, S. R., Felce, D. J. and Todd, S. P. 1998. Strategic service change: development of core services in Wales, 1983-1995. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 11(1), pp. 15-33. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.1998.tb00031.x)
• Rapley, M., Ridgway, J. and Beyer, S. R. 1998. Staff: staff and staff: client reliability of the Schalock & Keith (1993) Quality of Life Questionnaire. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 42(1), pp. 37-42. (10.1046/j.1365-2788.1998.00066.x)

1997

• Beyer, S. R. and Felce, D. J. 1997. Making progress together: The interplay between research and services. In: Fraser, W., Sines, D. and Kerr, M. eds. Hallas’ The Care of People with Intellectual Disabilities. London: Butterworth/Heinemann, pp. 42-60.

1996

• Beyer, S. R. and Kilsby, M. S. 1996. The future of employment for people with learning disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities 24(4), pp. 134-137. (10.1111/j.1468-3156.1996.tb00221.x)
• Kilsby, M. S. and Beyer, S. R. 1996. Engagement and interaction: a comparison between supported employment and day service provision. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 40(4), pp. 348-357. (10.1046/j.1365-2788.1996.777777.x)
• Kilsby, M. S. and Beyer, S. R. 1996. Engagement and interaction: a comparison between supported employment and ATCs. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology 6(2), pp. 141-152. (10.1002/(SICI)1099-1298(199605)6:2<141::AID-CASP362>3.0.CO;2-N)
• Rapley, M. and Beyer, S. R. 1996. Daily Activity, Community Participation and Quality of Life in an Ordinary Housing Network. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 9(1), pp. 31-39. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.1996.tb00096.x)
• Felce, D. J. and Beyer, S. R. 1996. Approaches to evaluation. In: McConkey, R. ed. Innovations in Evaluating Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Chorley: Lisieux Hall Publications, pp. 41-60.
• Beyer, S. R. 1996. Supported employment. In: Wertheimer, A. ed. Changing Days: Developing new day opportunities with people who have learning difficulties. London: King's Fund, pp. 35-48.

1995

• Beyer, S. R., Kilsby, M. S. and Willson, C. 1995. Interaction and engagement of workers in supported employment: a British comparison between workers with and without learning disabilities. Mental Handicap Research 8(3), pp. 137-155. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.1995.tb00151.x)
• Beyer, S. R. 1995. Real jobs and supported employment. In: Philpot, T. and Ward, L. eds. Values and visions: changing ideas in services for people with learning disabilities. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann, pp. 55-72.

1994

• Evans, G., Todd, S. P., Beyer, S. R., Felce, D. J. and Perry, J. 1994. Assessing the impact of the All-Wales Mental Handicap Strategy: A survey of four districts. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 38(2), pp. 109-133. (10.1111/j.1365-2788.1994.tb00368.x)
• Beyer, S. R., Kilsby, M. S. and Lowe, K. 1994. What do ATCs offer in Wales?: a survey of Welsh day services. Mental Handicap Research 7(1), pp. 16-40. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.1994.tb00114.x)
• Beyer, S. R. and Scally, M. 1994. Doing service based research: Some lessons from the All-Wales Strategy. In: Truman, C. and Humphreys, B. eds. Re-thinking social research: The development of anti-discriminatory methods. Aldershot: Avebury, pp. 146-167.

1993

• Todd, S. P., Shearn, J., Beyer, S. R. and Felce, D. J. 1993. Reflecting on change: consumers' views of the impact of the All-Wales Strategy. Journal of the British Institute of Mental Handicap (APEX) 21(4), pp. 128-136. (10.1111/j.1468-3156.1993.tb00713.x)
• Felce, D. J., Beyer, S. R. and Kilsby, M. S. 1993. Day services for adults with learning disabilities: Changing policies and the evolution of service design. In: Robbins, D. ed. Community Care: Findings from Department of Health Funded Research 1988-1992. London: HMSO
• Todd, S. P., Shearn, J., Beyer, S. R. and Felce, D. J. 1993. Careers in caring: the changing situations of parents caring for an offspring with learning difficulties. The Irish Journal of Psychology 14(1), pp. 130-153. (10.1080/03033910.1993.10557919)

1992

• Lowe, K., Beyer, S. R., Kilsby, M. S. and Felce, D. J. 1992. Activities and engagement in day services for people with a mental handicap. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research 36(6), pp. 489-503. (10.1111/j.1365-2788.1992.tb00568.x)
• Beyer, S. R. and Scally, M. 1992. Integrating staff and service development. Lessons from West Glamorgan.. Clinical Psychology Forum 45, pp. 2-9.

1991

• Beyer, S. R., Todd, S. P. and Felce, D. J. 1991. The implementation of the All-Wales Mental Handicap Strategy, 1983-1988. Mental Handicap Research 4(2), pp. 115-140. (10.1111/j.1468-3148.1991.tb00096.x)
• Todd, S. P., Evans, G. and Beyer, S. R. 1991. Into adulthood - the vocational situation of young people with severe learning difficulties. British Journal of Mental Subnormality 37(72), pp. 5-16.
• Todd, S. P., Evans, G. and Beyer, S. R. 1991. Into adulthood - the vocational situation of young-people with severe learning-difficulties. British Journal of Mental Subnormality 37(72), pp. 5-16.
• Jenkins, R., Beyer, S. R., Jenkins, P. and Skone, J. 1991. Changing approaches to mental handicap. Working paper. Swansea: School of Social Studies, University College of Swansea.

1990

• Todd, S. P., Evans, G. and Beyer, S. R. 1990. More recognised than known: the social visibility and attachment of people with developmental disabilities. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability 16(3), pp. 207-218. (10.1080/07263869000034021)
• Evans, G., Todd, S. P. and Beyer, S. R. 1990. The evaluation of the All-Wales Strategy for people with a mental handicap. In: Sharkey, S. and Barna, S. eds. Community care: people leaving long-stay hospitals. London: Routledge, pp. 211.
• Todd, S. P., Evans, G. and Beyer, S. R. 1990. More recognized than known the social visibility and attachment of people with developmental disabilities. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities 16(3), pp. 207-218.

1988

• Evans, G., Beyer, S. R. and Todd, S. P. 1988. Looking forward not looking back: the evaluation of community living. Disability & Society 3(3), pp. 239-252. (10.1080/02674648866780241)

1987

• Todd, S. P., Beyer, S. R., Evans, G. and Blunden, R. 1987. The AWS and education of children with severe mental handicaps. Journal of the British Institute of Mental Handicap (APEX) 15(1), pp. 22-25. (10.1111/j.1468-3156.1987.tb00384.x)
• Beyer, S. R. 1987. Victoria Adamson. In: Humphreys, S., Evans, G. and Todd, S. eds. Lifelines: an account of the life experiences of seven people with a mental handicap who used the NIMROD Service. London: King Edward's Hospital Fund

1986

• Evans, G., Beyer, S. R., Todd, S. P. and Blunden, R. 1986. Planning for the all-Wales strategy. Journal of the British Institute of Mental Handicap (APEX) 14(3), pp. 108-110. (10.1111/j.1468-3156.1986.tb00357.x)
• Beyer, S. R. 1986. Pursuing quality through a quality action group: experiences in the CUSS Home Support Service. In: Ward, L. ed. Getting better all the time?: Issues and strategies for ensuring quality in community services for people with mental handicap. King's Fund Project Paper Vol. 66. London: Kings Fund, pp. 45-53.