Family Advocacy

Learning from wider advocacy initiatives

This is a report by a parent on three talks given at the Access '93 Inclusion in Life conference. Representatives from Community Aid Abroad, the Australian Conservation Foundation and a former Senator all gave their own perspectives on the process of lobbying and how to make it effective.

Working Together

This article shows how a "team effort" can lead to positive results when planning and facilitating the inclusion of children with disability in mainstream schools.

Accommodation and inclusive communities: Families making changes

Eithne Kirkman, a parent, describes how the Supported Accommodation Service in Townsville began. She describes the experiences of her son in obtaining the one-to-one support he needed to exercise his right to live more independently from his family.

Activism and life learning

Diana Quin understands what it is like to have a physical disability and at the same time come from a non-english speaking backgound. In this short article she shares some of her experiences, including her struggle to go to university.

Pedros Whale

Based on the real-life event that inspired the authors’ bestselling book “Just Give Him the Whale”, this simple but powerful story is a great teaching tool for educators and children alike.

Peter? He comes and goes...'

This article presents the results of a study into the perceptions of first grade students regarding the part time integration of students with moderate to severe disabilities into some classes. The findings reveal a common framework by which they assess their school life.

Caring people working to make a change

The Center on Human Policy at Syracuse University in USA works for positive change for people with disabilities. This article by a self advocacy co-ordinator and the person who was his personal care assistant discuss their working life at the Center and what self advocacy has meant to them.

Parent/family involvement in quality assurance

An article addressed to parents of children with disabilities.

Assumptions and stereotypes

This very brief article looks at the effects stereotyping has on people with disabilities and their families. Taken from social role valorisation theory, the author asks professionals and human service workers whether they are giving negative messages about people's image and competence through the service they provide.

Future Planning - Safeguarding the Good Life workshop (online) Thu 24 Nov

One of the most common concerns expressed by families is the uncertainty about the future of their loved ones with disability, particularly after parents are no longer around. This workshop is for Parents, family members and allies of people with disability who are considering how to plan a long-term positive and secure future.

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

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Learning from wider advocacy initiatives

Working Together

Accommodation and inclusive communities: Families making changes

Activism and life learning

Pedros Whale

Peter? He comes and goes...'

Caring people working to make a change

Parent/family involvement in quality assurance

Assumptions and stereotypes

Future Planning - Safeguarding the Good Life workshop (online) Thu 24 Nov