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

Negotiation tips, parts I and II

This article describes one American parent's approach in successfully asking her neighbourhood school to integrate her child. Integration here means inclusive schooling and the author recommends starting at the top when implementing change.

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.

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Negotiation tips, parts I and II

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

The Vulnerability of Advocacy - Internal and External Threats

Conflict of interest

Helping parents help themselves

Citizen Advocacy: Its Legal Context

Values for promoting more empowering systems

Eugenics vs. reproductive choice

Transition from School to Work: Changing Attitudes and Opportunities

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