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Doug Biklen, Director of the Facilitated Communication Institute at Syracuse University, discusses the formidable obstacles to inclusion for people with disabilities - for example, using special programs to meet their every need or giving up in the face of community resistance.
Read MoreThis book gives specific examples of individuals with disability of all ages being included in community life - from entering pre-school to buying a home - with the models and strategies that worked (and some that didn't).
Read MoreFrom an Australian perspective, this monograph addresses a number of strategies which should enhance the opportunities of young people with disabilities for a more satisfying and productive adult life. Chapter One discusses the philosophy and goals which should underpin the program designed for the transition period.
Read MoreRachel was born with a degenerative disease called Canavan Disease. Her mother Sherri Epstein wanted Rachel to have the best that life had to offer but this was not going to happen without a fight.
Read MoreAn information session about how to use advocacy skills to achieve a good life for your family member with disability. You will leave with ideas, strategies and a strong framework to undertake advocacy in the future.
Read MoreAnnette Herbert, a mother, tells a series of anecdotes about sharing life with her 19 year old daughter, Renee, and helping her overcome the challenges of her disability to lead a fulfilling life.
Read MoreFamilies develop a sense of hope for the future by being able to put things in place now for their son or daughter’s future, rather than dreading what will happen
when they’re gone.
This book documents the life histories of nine adults who have lived independently in the community for 30 years or more. The editors and other anthropologists who contributed to the book based their study on unobtrusive observation, conversation and frequent personal contact with the nine people.
Read MoreWhen Kerrie Chernets, a young woman with a disability, wanted to move out of her family home, her options were limited and didn't offer what she was seeking.
Read MoreBrothers and sisters have a vital role to play in each other’s lives. They share a family history together that has a powerful effect on who we become as adults and how we relate to the world.
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