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This paper discusses the relationship between parents and professionals in relation to making decisions about their children. Traditionally, parents have been treated as the 'junior partner' in the relationship, being manipulated by a system that offers them false empowerment.
Read MoreA mother writes of her pride at her son Troy's graduation from a mainstream school. Troy's moving graduation speech is included.
Read MoreDrawing on personal experience, the author discusses the importance of empowerment in personal assistance. The relationship between the assistant and the assisted should be honest, open and respectful; each should be suited to the other.
Read MoreThis inspirational paper traces Mike's journey and quest for independence. After voluntarily admitting himself to an institution, he participated in the 'Demonstration Project', a trial of a supported accommodation program for people with disability, which encourages self-management of support needs. Mike was a founder of Lifestyle Options Inc.
Read MoreThis paper discusses the 'person by person' project in Melbourne which works to empower families to create a vision for their children based on each individual's unique talents and abilities.
Read MoreIndividualised funding enables people with disability and their families to have control over the purchase of their own supports, thus gaining autonomy. This article reports on the erosion of individualised funding in Alberta, Canada which had been considered a world leader in this area.
Read MoreA father tells of the sense of belonging felt by his son when he was included in a neighbourhood basketball game.
Read MoreThis editorial discusses the inherent injustice in Robert Latimer's reduced sentence for the murder of his daughter, Tracey who had an intellectual disability. (in Canada, 1994) The judge's acceptance that the murder was committed out of 'love' sends out a distressing message about the devaluation of people with disability.
Read MoreThis article, directed at teachers, explores the injustice of segregated education. After briefly recounting the history of segregation, the author asks teachers to recognize the educational and moral benefits of inclusive education and to make their classroom welcoming to all students.
Read MoreRashaad Sayeed, a first-year college student, reflects on her positive experiences of inclusive education. She attributes her success to 'the push' from her family, support of long-term friends and hard work.
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