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Values in end-of-life decison-making: some implications for people with a disability

" . . This article considers some of the values - such as materialism, mono-culturalism, individualism and economic rationalism - which underpin current trends in end of life decision making.

Changing from segregation to inclusion - a report on a visit to the Forest Grove School District, Oregon, USA

This report is written about a community which has successfully transformed its whole school system (an ongoing process and challenge). What the author say was an education system driven by a conscious belief in the value of all children.

That which binds us: Friendships as a safe harbour in a storm

The Strully's have written an excellent and simple piece about the necessity of friendships in their daughter's life. In fact, they unequivocally state that it is friendship that will ultimtately mean life or death for their daughter. It is the only real safeguard of a person's human rights.

Students as instructional agents

A chapter concerning itself with strategies for achieving truly inclusive classrooms and schools. The authors ask teachers and school administrators to view students as 'knowers' as well as 'learners'. If students are also teachers it creates a co-operative pro-learning atmosphere.

Sharing expertise and responsibilities through teaching teams

This will make a great resource for teachers. Building upon the idea of student co-operative learning groups, the authors argue that 'teaching' (like 'learning') need not be a lonely affair.

One student's experience with college life

This is an article about how one young woman with an intellectual disability went to university. Specifically it details how the particular university was decided upon, how the supports and schedules were arranged, who is involved in this woman's support and what their roles are.

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Values in end-of-life decison-making: some implications for people with a disability

Changing from segregation to inclusion - a report on a visit to the Forest Grove School District, Oregon, USA

That which binds us: Friendships as a safe harbour in a storm

Students as instructional agents

Sharing expertise and responsibilities through teaching teams

One student's experience with college life

Helping individuals with severe disabilities find leisure activities

Information needs of siblings

Promoting a culture of inclusion

Assuring quality in supported employment