Family Advocacy

Working with Hannah

Working with Hannah' is a detailed snapshot of the first years of school for Hannah, who has Down Syndrome as well as mobility and communication problems.

Delicate Threads offers a rare look at friendships between children with and without special needs. The author explores how the relationships develop, how they compare to friendships between typical peers, and what happens to them over time.

Making the Best of a Hospital Experience

Based on NSW research presented at a seminar which formed part of the ACPA Conference 2000, this report identifies the failure of hospital staff to adequately meet the needs of adult patients with cerebral palsy.

So Near and Yet So Far: Students with Disability and the NSW public education system

Drawing on research, Family Advocacy's submission to the Vinson Inquiry into Public Education argues for the inclusion of all children in regular education classes as good educational practice. It gives a historic overview of the education of children with a disability and discusses the effects of segregation and congregation.

What is "Permanency"?

Permanency is about family membership, and is based on the belief that all children belong with families - and that families need support to survive. This short article outlines the ideas on which permanency planning is based, as well as identifying the ways of assuring families for all children.

The Salamanca Statement

making adaptions to the curriculum

What does an inclusive program look like?

A question and answer fact sheet on inclusive early childhood programs demonstrating that all children will benefit from an inclusive play environment and staff will improve their ability to respond to each child's individual needs. The role of parents in building partnerships with staff is emphasised.

Typical child has special needs

A mother of a child without a disability writes about her decision to send her son to an inclusive preschool. She believes this environment helps her son develop a respect for and understanding of difference and helps to break down society's prejudice towards people with disabilities.

Making friends within inclusive community recreation programs

This article presents strategies for promoting friendships between people with and without disability as they jointly participate in inclusive community recreation programs. With recreation programs in a constant state of change, the 'zero exclusion' approach is favoured.

Unspeakable conversations

Harriet McBryde Johnson is a person with severe physical disability who works as a disability lawyer and advocate. She describes a meeting and debate with philosopher Peter Singer, which allows both parties to gain insights into each other's position. A thought provoking article written with wit and insight.

We work with families in NSW to defend and promote the rights and interests of people with developmental disability

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Working with Hannah

Delicate Threads

Making the Best of a Hospital Experience

So Near and Yet So Far: Students with Disability and the NSW public education system

What is "Permanency"?

The Salamanca Statement

What does an inclusive program look like?

Typical child has special needs

Making friends within inclusive community recreation programs

Unspeakable conversations