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Guardians & accommodation decisions: principles & practicalities

In many cases the Guardianship Board is able to make a guardianship order which provides protection in the least intrusive way and achieves a result which accomodates the person with the disability in a way that is consistent with the wishes of the person and his or her best interests.
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Positive Behavioral Supports

This booklet considers challenging behaviour in the context of a supported employment setting. It suggests strategies for collecting answers to questions that need to be considered when analysing challenging behaviours and offers strategies for dealing with such behaviours.
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Purchasing Your Own Home: A step by step guide for persons with developmental disabilities, their families & support networks

This comprehensive manual was designed to take adults with developmental disabilities and their families through the general steps involved in selecting and purchasing a home of their own.
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Aboriginal People with Disability and their Use of Advocacy: A Phenomenological Approach

This paper is based on research conducted into the perceived low use of advocacy agencies in Perth by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have a disability. The research identifies barriers to accessing advocacy.
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One of the kids

If you have a vision of your child being included in a regular class with their peers, then this helpful book is for you! 'One of the kids' encourages parents to commit themselves to following their dream and backs this up with a wealth of practical information, including information on...
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Working the System: a guide for citizens, consumers and communities

This guide is designed to help citizens, consumers and communities improve their capacity to be effective advocates by understanding how the system works. It explains the roles of Parliament, the government, public service and the legal system and the relationship between them.
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THE MESH MANUAL for Inclusive Schools

Project MESH (Making Effective Schools Happen for all students) is based on the experience of two schools in establishing an inclusive education environment. These inclusive programs are based on strong values that were clarified during the planning stage of the project.
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(Advocacy/Communication Workshop handouts)

To be an effective advocate you need to be an effective communicator. This kit was compiled for an Advocacy/Communication workshop run by the PEAK Parent Center. The kit contains handouts on communication skills and effective communication techniques. Keyword: Advocacy
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Dare to Dream

Lorraine Bartlett writes of her daughter Tracy's experiences after leaving high school. Tracy and Lorraine have been supported by a voluntary team of people who came together to find ways of meeting Tracy's needs as she grows and develops.
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Some common questions about Citizen Advocacy .. and the answers...

Common questions regarding Citizen Advocacy are answered, including how people with disability are recruited to the programme; how Citizen Advocates are recruited; matching of Citizen Advocates and people with disability; training and support; and legal status of Citizen Advocates.
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We work with families in NSW to defend and promote the rights and interests of people with developmental disability

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