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

The Bruce Uditsky Theme - what it means to us as parents of a child with a disability

Pru McLean presents an insightful overview of Bruce Uditsky's message about inclusion for people with disabilities and the barriers that still exist to prevent achievement of this goal. The major role that parents have to play on changing the conditioned mind of society is discussed.

The Vulnerability of Advocacy - Internal and External Threats

This article provides an important overview of the difficulties and challenges that face an independent advocacy organisation when it engages in vigorous advocacy on behalf of disadvantaged people.

Conflict of interest

Brief outline of the issues to be addressed before making a decision about whether or not to become involved in advocacy: Roles, Tasks, Relationships, and Values. Keyword: Advocacy

Helping parents help themselves

This book is a parent self-help manual, prepared by other parents of children with disabilities who are members of Parent Self Help groups of the Hume region in Victoria.

Citizen Advocacy: Its Legal Context

Jeremy Ward is a solicitor with the Legal Aid Office in Brisbane and a member of Queensland Parents of People with Disabilities. His paper provides an informative overview of the key features of citizen advocacy and the extent to which it is similar to, and different from legal advocacy.

Values for promoting more empowering systems

A brief list of ways in which a system can empower individuals. Keyword: Advocacy

Eugenics vs. reproductive choice

This article points to a dangerous trend to impose testing on all pregnant women with the assumption that where a disability is indicated, the foetus should be aborted. It challenges us to build consensus around the view that "a woman must. . .

Transition from School to Work: Changing Attitudes and Opportunities

A postive article noting changes in service delivery network and re-orientation of public policy which have occurred in USA to ensure greater opportunities for young people who have disabilities seeking paid, inclusive employment.

Individual Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities within the NSW Department of School Education

The article looks at the NSW model of Transition Education within the Department of School Education which has meant the introduction of an individual transition planning process (ITPs) for students with disabilities from 12 years of age onwards.

Some major and overriding needs shared by all

These notes were taken by Wendy McGlynn, a parent who attended a seminar by Bruce Uditsky, an educator who has worked extensively with families, individuals with disabilities, and organisations. They comprise a series of headings relating to the workplace and people who have disabilities.

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