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Bev Budden, co-ordinator in the Moving Ahead Program based in Atherton, Qld, describes the journey made by a young man from school pupil to young adult. She provides insights into the cultural sensitivities that are needed when working within an indigenous culture and community. Keywords: Cross Cultural, Transition,
Read MoreThis critique examines the NSW Government's decision to place out to tender funding provided to existing information and advocacy services.
Read MoreThis is a clearly set-out introduction to person-centred planning. It includes both the foundations of, and different approaches to, person-centred planning. Keyword: Individualisation
Read MoreThis article is based on two seminars for people with disability facilitated by John O'Brien and Connie Lyle. It covers in plain language how such programs can help/hurt people, common experiences, how to provide better support, and finally, what people with disability themselves want from residential programs.
Read MoreIn this address, the Hon. Justice Marcus Einfeld stresses the value and importance of independent advocacy, saying that where there is no provision for independent social advocacy (or when it is discouraged), then those who are most vulnerable suffer the most.
Read MoreIt's important that conflicts of interest are minimised when undertaking advocacy. This article consists of quotes from the writing and teachings of Dr Wolf Wolfensberger. Keyword: Advocacy,
Read MoreIn this thoughtful article, Sobsey says that placing restrictions on people with disability should only be used when the stakes are high, harm is likely, and there is no empowering or even less intrusive strategy available. He suggests two tests to determine whether protection strategies are appropriate.
Read MoreWith people with disability living longer, families everywhere are developing creative responses to planning for their son or daughter's future. This article reports on the lessons learnt by families, as well as outlining seven steps to creating a plan for the future. Keyword: Individualisation, Families
Read MoreRoz Cooper sees her son as a catalyst for communities to become real. She believes that communities that aspire to be real need innovation, communication, determination and co-operation and that true community can only exist when room is made for the differences and limitations of everyone. Keyword: Inclusion
Read MoreThis article was written during the first season of the (CBS) program,
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