Events: Tue 27 Mar 2018 - ONE OF THE KIDS

Severe behaviour: whose problem?

The article relates the story of Mr. Jordan, a man who was institutionalised and engaged in a range of long term extreme and self injurious behaviours.

Behind the word - choice

The word "choice" has come into fashionable use in services and politics. This article describes what it means and its importance to people who have disabilities. It also looks at assumptions which are made about "choice" in relation to social role valorisation, and the conflicts which may occur.

Common vulnerability of groups who are at risk of social devaluation

This paper lists the common causes of vulnerability of groups of people who are at risk of being marginalised in society. These include misrepresentation of their needs and rejection.

Skills for using formal resources

This paper suggests some techniques for parents of children with disabilities to use in dealing effectively with agencies, institutions and professionals, and in ways which are also self empowering. It emphasises that knowledge and skill are very powerful - "they are meant to be used as tools, not weapons".

Normalisation

This paper clearly sets out what is meant by the term "normalisation" (social role valorisation).

Meeting the socio sexual needs of severely impaired adults

This article by Wolfensberger - Director of the Training Institute for Human Service Planning and Change Agentry at Syracuse University - describes his experience of visiting a particular hostel in Sweden where, as the residents are socialised into the culture and into adulthood, they are also socialised into culturally normative...

The Principle of Normalisation: A Foundation for Effective Services

John O'Brien who, together with his wife (Connie Lyle) focuses on assisting organisations respond effectively to the needs of individuals, presents this paper which defines the principle of normalisation (social role valorisation) and highlights program features which influence the quality of life it supports for those it serves.

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Severe behaviour: whose problem?

Behind the word - choice

Common vulnerability of groups who are at risk of social devaluation

Skills for using formal resources

Normalisation

Meeting the socio sexual needs of severely impaired adults

The Principle of Normalisation: A Foundation for Effective Services

A critical look at professionals

Individual empowerment and social service accountability

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