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This Report discusses the 'health planning' needs of families where children have complex medical needs. The social and policy trends that affect children with complex medical needs and their families are examined. These trends include shifting definitions of disability and philosophies of care.
Read MoreThis philosophical article comments on the differences between the ideologies of empowerment and Social Role Valorization (SRV). In contrast to empowerment, SRV is not prescriptive, instead, offering a plan of action for what one would do if they wanted the devalued to occupy socially valued roles.
Read MoreThis short article distinguishes between various levels of empowerment, which depends on the amount of substantive decisions a person makes about their service. The level of empowerment ranges from no substantive input, to consultation, to decisive input on all key decisions.
Read MoreThis article presents the main ideas of Social Role Valorization (SRV) as a series of propositions with consequences (e. g. if one wants to avoid devalued people being seen and treated as menaces, then one must avoid attaching menacing imagery to them or congregating them in a frightening way).
Read MoreThis Report, commissioned by the advocacy group Queensland Parents for People with a Disability (QPPD), examines the issue of educational choice for parents of children with disability.
Read MoreA mother of a child with Autism, shares the moving story of the friendships formed through his participation on the Science Olympics team.
Read MoreThis article discusses methods to facilitate real friendships between people with and without disability, with emphasis on school-aged students. It is suggested that the focus should be shifted from 'activities' to 'relationships', while being aware that building friendship takes time and effort.
Read MoreThis humorous article discusses the policy implementation process as a series of 'games' between players with diverse interests. Each player will seek to avoid scrutiny of their actions, and responsibility and blame for any wrong decisions.
Read MoreThis article extracts a conversation with the Deputy Principal and senior teacher of a Perth primary school which has implemented a unique model of inclusive education. The key elements of the program's success are partnership and collaboration with parents, a positive school leadership, and positive classroom attitudes.
Read MoreThis article reviews a video, which follows the inclusion of a child with disability in a regular classroom. It examines the benefits to not only the child but the whole class.
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