Events: Sat 8 Aug 2015 - Future Planning

A future with friends

This is a short story about how a Canadian government project - the Right Future - helped two men move from an institution to share an apartment.

Promoting inclusive services for people with intellectual disabilities

The author gives an overview of research from the Centre for Human Policy, Syracuse University regarding what they have discovered about human service systems, policy development and governmental programs for people with disabilities. Steer links this research into what is happening at a bureaucratic level in Australia.

How are we assisting young people with disabilities to move to adulthood?

This is a synopsis of a much larger qualitative research study which examined transition from school to adult life in one local community.

Statement of support for inclusive communities and an affirmation of an inclusive society

This is a short but very clear and positive statement about what an inclusive society should look like and the role that human services should play within such a society (a role that has very clear boundaries, objectives and ethical implications for professional practice). Keywords: Inclusion, Community Development

Count Us In: Growing up with Down Syndrome

This book draws from more than fifty conversations Mitchell Levitz (22) and Jason Kingsley (19) had over the course of three years. With wit, intelligence, candour and charm, these two young men speak about what matters most in their lives: careers, friendships, school, sex, marriage, politics, finances and independence.

Some reasons why Social Role Valorisation is important

This is an easy to read, clear article concerned with the author's personal arguments for why he believes SRV to be important.

The reintegration of Aboriginal children with significant physical disabilities into remote communities

It is only since the 1970s that Aboriginal children with significant disabilities have survived and been able to remain with their family and community.

Getting away with murder

This is a short story about the lesson a mother learned from her daughter one day.

A will to learn: The experiences of a self advocate in the education system

This is an 'angry making' account of a woman's experiences in a segregated education system.

Final ethics: Dutch discover euthanasia abuse

This article highlights the dangers apparent in state sanctioned euthanasia - that it is always the most devalued people in society who are at risk of being 'assisted to die' first - despite all the guidelines in the world supposedly designed to prevent this.

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