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Brothers, Sisters and Special Needs

This is a book for parents and professionals concerned with how they can help a child's understanding of disability of chronic illness develop in a healthy direction during formative school years.

Living Community Inclusion

This article describes a woman's move from an institution (described as her "liberation") to university and family life. It is also about friendship and commitment, about how professionals can work in a truly supportive role.

How do I feel about having Down Syndrome?

In this article, this young woman says that she feels really good about herself, that she is a human being, and asks "Who better to give advice about Down Syndrome than people with Down Syndrome?" (This is why she is involved in forming an advocacy group).

Listen to me

A really positive article written by a young woman through the eyes of her brother about who he is. It is powerful because it does not cast his differences in a negative light , but rather acknowledges them as just part of who he is.

Health care issues in residential services for older persons with developmental disabilities

The author's examination of health related data reveals significant numbers of older people with developmental disabilities who, despite having minimal health problems, have been admitted to nursing homes usually because of a lack of alternative community living options.

Temple Grandin reflects on the value of autism

The author provides a personal snapshot of living with autism.

Building communities where everyone belongs

As part of the Right Future Project (see File No.

Mainstreaming that works

This article highlights and gives examples of thoughtful measures taken by teachers and other school administrators around curriculum adaptation and co-operative/group approaches to learning that mean that integration and inclusion practices actually work. Keyword: Education, School age

Gunnar Dybwad Keynotes: Autcom National Conference

Conference notes from the keynote speech by Professor Gunnar Dybwad, outlining a short list of services for people with intellectual disabilities in the USA. The speaker is a well known human rights advocate and he provides a passionate defence of facilitated communication in the last half of the speech.

A Proud Label: exploring the relationships between disability politics and gay pride

The author shows that the links between disability politics and gay pride are strong - the beauty and dignity of difference, the celebration of diversity and the pride in a valued identity.