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Resources recently added to the Inclusion Collection
Book - When People Care Enough To Act (File 3337)“When people discover what they have, they find power. When people join together in new connections and relationships they build power. When people become more productive together, they exercise their power to address problems and realise dreams.” So begins When people Care Enough to Act, an easy to read book that provides ideas and strategies for identifying, mapping and mobilising the assets of community. The approach to mobilising community assets discussed in the book is referred to as Asset Based Community Development or ABCD. Don’t let the jargon put you off. The book provides a clear explanation of ABCD principles, as well as examples of ABCD in action, learning exercises, worksheets, and reflections from experienced practitioners. Although some of the examples in the book envisage the involvement of a community development worker or similar, the ideas and approaches discussed will be useful for families thinking through ways of supporting their son or daughter to have a good life.
Written Material - Stories of Community Inclusion:helping build better communities through the inclusion of people with disability (File 11243)
These stories of inclusion provide examples of people with disability being supported to pursue interests in their community. Although the stories refer to a community development worker assisting in this process, the person facilitating the connection could equally be someone who is a family member or friend of the person with disability. It may be helpful to read these stories in conjunction with The Art of Asking by Ric Thompson (File number: 11146)
Written Material - Building Inclusive Communities in Seattle - involving all neighbors (File 11244)
“What does the Department of Neighborhoods do to encourage persons with developmental disabilities to get involved in neighborhood life?" That question prompted the beginning of a program called Involving All Neighbors. The program was used to explore different ways people could be welcomed and involved in their neighbourhood.
This series of stories and strategies from Seattle emerge from that program and describe examples of people with disability becoming involved in the life of the community to the benefit of all.
The stories are likely to be helpful for families who are seeking ideas about how their son or daughter could be included, for families wanting to provide guidance and ideas for those working to support their son or daughter and for professionals who are keen to support people with disability develop skills and pursue interests.
It may be helpful to read these stories in conjunction with The Art of Asking by Ric Thompson (File number: 11146)
Written Material - An inclusive education as part of an inclusive life. A parent's perspective (File 11245)
Wendy Stroeve is a teacher who has worked in NSW secondary schools and TAFE and is the mother of Alex, a young man with high support needs. The Stroeve family regards inclusiveness as a moral imperative and has long ago left behind 'when' or 'why' to focus squarely on 'now' and 'how'. Alex has recently completed his school life having been happily, successfully and fully included from kindergarten to Year 12. He now enters adult life advantaged by the skills, experiences and contacts this inclusive education has given him. This article is based on Wendy’s presentation at Family Advocacy’s Successful Inclusion Conference and tracks the families thinking and planning.
Written Material - National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) Quality Assurance Consultations Report (File 322)
This report summarises the consultation submissions from advocacy agencies and its intent is to provide feedback to all key stakeholders. The report consists of two parts. Part 1 presents ARTD's proposal for the revised Quality Assurance framework and Part 2 presents a detailed summary of the consultation submissions.