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This is a very rich and potent paper by the O'Brien's. Using a concept of friendship that contains 4 elements - attraction, embodiment, power and community - they then relate these specifically to the dynamics of friendship that involve people with disabilities (exposing many myths in the process).
Read MoreWilling and Able is a joint project from the Aussie Able program and Aussie Sport. It is the first of the Willing and Able resources and is also the core resource for the project.
Read MoreThis is a personal reflection by an Australian teacher, Joan Dalton, on her journey with co-operative learning in the classroom and the growth of co-operative learning in Australia as it is recognised as a major tool in inclusion.
Read MoreThis article looks at parental empowerment in terms of the national Disability Service Standards.
Read MoreLouise Hackett, parent of Tim, describes the process by which he moved out of home into a place which he rented and shared with another man.
Read MoreFor the Keene, New Hampshire region to redefine what community could be for persons with disabilities, they started out by looking at a set of 'simple truths' which recognised that while all communities have people with disabilities as members, barriers (with or without intent) have been put in the way...
Read MoreThe concept of natural supports is one that inadvertently developed from more traditional forms of supported employment, as co-workers themselves in a number of companies simply began providing supports for employees with disabilities.
Read MoreTrudy Van Dam and Fiona Cameron-McGill outline the reasons for Hornsby Challenge's move towards more flexible support services than those offered by group homes. The emphasis is on the needs of the individual and how the service best responds to those needs.
Read MoreThis article raises some complex and pertinent questions around the term 'multiculturalism'. Despite this, it is very easy to read. The author does 3 things really well.
Read MoreWalker describes the issue of providing support to people in their leisure activities. She states that there are three essential components to such support (which are actually sound components in any inclusive situation): 1. supports based on a value and belief in inclusion (that is, all) 2.
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