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A study of the range and variety of postschool options for people with disabilities
This comprehensive study examines the post school options for people who have disability in NSW.
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Ethics: Genetic counselling
This brief paper discusses the ethics of selective abortion and raises some of the issues which should be thought about, such as doctors, the media and society promoting the view that "imperfect products should be discarded". Prospective mothers are often presented with no other option but termination.
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Disability Discrimination Legislation
This brief paper describes the background and content of the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Legislation which was passed by Parliament in 1992. Keyword: Government
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The Meares Oration: Leaving the bridge: The journey into citizenship by persons with disabilities
This report is aimed at raising community awareness on disability issues, with emphasis on new concepts and introducing challenging and progressive ideas. It is based on experiences of service brokerage and individualised funding observed in Canada and stresses the role of citizenship.
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The diagnosis
This story highlights the pressures and difficulties parents face when they are given the choice of carrying a pregnancy to term or terminating it. It is written by a parent who has three children who have degenerative disability, each of whom brought happiness and joy to their lives.
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Grief - A man's view
This paper provides a brief look at the conditioned roles of men which may hinder their capacity to grieve openly for the death of their child.
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Using natural supports in the workplace
Rosemary Lawn, Manager of PE Personnel in Perth, begins this paper by discussing the blurred lines between "supported" and "competitive" employment - some people in competitive employment receive ongoing support just as those in supported employment. She suggests employment is about wages, inclusion, and whatever support is necessary.
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Overview of supported employment
This paper describes a two day course on Supported Employment. It contains the definition of Supported Employment, and its development in Australia. An overview of four models of supported employment are given - Benchwork, Work Crew, Supported and Enclave. Sessions also provide information on setting up Supported Employment.
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Building community: A two day exploration, celebration and examination of what we are learning
The 1988 Conference of the Association of Persons with Severe Handicaps in Washington D. C. , included a series on "Community Building", and examination of what they are learning in helping people with disability to become part of their communities.
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Include people with disabilities
The author is the M. P. for Elk Island, Canada. This article, calling for the inclusion of people with disability, was published in a local paper.
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