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Fr. Patrick Mackan worked with Jack Pearpoint, Marsha Forest and Judith Snow at the Centre for Integrated Education and Community (see other books of theirs in this collection).
Read MoreDennis Tetreau writes of his experiences both as a father and as a school principal. Despite his belief in inclusive education, he held fears for his son Kyle, as he commenced school.
Read MoreThis paper considers the implications of a national study of older people with an intellectual disability in Australia conducted in 1993.
Read MoreThis is a clear and concise explanation of inclusion and its use as a strategy to address the devaluation of children and adults who have a disability. The article gives examples of what actively practising inclusion means, for example, "focusing on everyone's disability and limitation, not abilities and possibilities.
Read MoreThe authors used in depth interviews with nine parents to gain an understanding of their experiences and perceptions in their quest for an inclusive education for their children with disabilities. All parents saw inclusive education as a basic right.
Read MoreA mother shares her delight at seeing the way her four children use their different attributes, talents and character traits.
Read MoreA collection of stories by paid community workers which highlights the variety present in both the theory and practice of community work. The book is useful for both other workers and community members. Workers get a chance to reflect on their current work and develop new ideas.
Read MoreThis is a manual specifically designed to give practical assistance and support to advisers to self advocacy groups. In doing this, the manual covers the different activities of a self advocacy group, the development of the group, and therefore the development of the adviser's role as the group changes.
Read MoreThis is a great starting point for parents/families wanting to start a group in their local area. Basically, it asks a lot of questions, the answers to which will shape the form and direction of the group.
Read MoreService brokerage has been identified as a mechanism to achieve the empowerment of individuals with disabilities.
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