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Elizabeth Hastings summarises some of the major cases and events in the Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Commission under Disability Discrimination legislation from November 1994 - February 1995. Also discussed are upcoming hearings and future work which includes a case of discrimination relating to access to regular education.
Read MoreThis position statement covers: (1) Families' rights concerning pre-natal testing (2) What families need to make informed choices and (3) How society should address the issue of pre-natal testing and eugenics.
Read MoreA social worker tells the story of Stan Rivers, a man he supported who outwardly appeared to be an accepted and well-liked member of his community - he had joined a number of clubs, had friends and was generally widely known in his local area.
Read MoreThe MAPS process is a way of putting into practice the assertion that 'all children belong in the school community'. This article provides a detailed description of the MAPS process including structure used, content covered and the underlying assumptions of process.
Read MoreThis brochure is designed to provide information to parents to help them plan for their son or daughter's future employment and to help their son/daughter develop a career path.
Read MoreThis overview of supported employment looks at the move away from segregated services such as sheltered workshops to supported employment programs which emphasise integration.
Read MoreThe authors of this paper take a critical approach to the way most supported employment initiatives and programs are structured.
Read MoreThis paper provides information on the experience of organisations that serve individuals with very high support needs related to a total organisational change to supported employment.
Read MoreThis declaration challenges us all to get to know and understand the individual with the disability rather than making assumptions about the person and acting on them. It contrasts "Do's" and "Do nots" with what is really needed to achieve interdependence rather than independence or dependence. Keyword: Attitudes
Read MoreThis article highlights some of the key issues in facilitating friendships between individuals with and without disabilities.
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