Events: Thu 15 Oct 2015 - Ideas for Self Directing Supports

Disability Awareness Package

This manual is aimed at addressing the negative stereotyping of people with disabilities and its consequences by increasing understanding about life with a disability.

Pitfalls for Purchasers & Providers

In an interesting introduction to this paper, Richard Bruggerman cautions us to remember that 'while there are few doubts that economic theory works, . . . it is only a part of the story in understanding human motivation or the workings of society'.

Caring for Aboriginal People with Disabilities

This paper is based on research in progress aimed at determining the most suitable ways of providing support services to aboriginal people with disability.

The Impact of Self-advocacy on Families

This paper draws on research coming out of a participatory research project on the impact of self-advocacy on families. It initially addresses the question of 'What is an adult?', then looks at the relationship between adulthood and self advocacy.

Values into local action - for the asking

Learning to ask and making personal introductions are powerful methods of local action. This short article reinforces the need to encourage people with disabilities to express their needs by asking others for assistance.

Finding friends at school and at home

This article looks at simple and positive ways parents can give their child opportunities to develop friendships. Creative strategies that have been found to encourage social opportunities and friendships for children with disabilities are presented.

Commentary

David Jory is the parent of a young man with intellectual disability. He is also a professor at a Canadian University. In this commentary, Jory argues passionately against differentiating people solely on the basis of assessment test scores.

David's Journey: From a locked ward to a life of his own

This is the third article in the "Your Move' series. In it we meet David, a young man with destructive and challenging behaviours. Key people, including family members, came together to focus on who David really was and what was important to him.

The Inclusion of Students with Special Needs in NSW: Strategies for Effective Implementation

This paper outlines the arguments for full inclusion of students with disabilities.

Not just 'Business as Usual'

The National Home of Your Own Alliance was formed to pursue new initiatives in home ownership for people with disabilities in the USA. Collaboration is identified as the key to the program's success, with the Alliance working with coalitions in 13 states.

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