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In this article, Wolf Wolfensberger (Director of the Training Institute at Syracuse University, one of the world's foremost developers of Social Role Valorisation and is the founder of citizen advocacy) notes that in contemporary society many non disabled people see those who do have disabilities in a negative light but...
Read MoreOften we take for granted the choices we have in life - where we want to live, with whom, the type of accommodation, in the city or, maybe the country.
Read MoreWhy We Do What We DoFamily Advocacy supports families to advocate with and on behalf of a family member with disability.
Read MoreHaving the opportunity to be in a work or volunteering type role can provide a sense of purpose, self-worth and the opportunity to contribute to the community. This section of our website will look at how you could support your family member with disability to pursue their interests and strengths to form a work or volunteering type role in their life.
Read MoreThe aim of this book is to give insight into the dynamics between parents and professionals, enabling the reader to understand where the professional is coming from and what they are thinking.
Read MoreAnita Lane is the mother of a nine month old son who has Down syndrome. In this article she explains how Inclusion is beneficial for all involved and how individuals with disability living and deciding their own life are a source of inspiration.
Read MoreThis report is about the work of a small organisation in Alberta that focuses entirely upon connecting people with their communities. A major purpose of the organisation is community education and development.
Read MoreAlthough this article is old, it highlights the still outstanding need for a firm social policy for dealing with the ethical and procedural complexities of treating severely disabled infants.
Read MoreThis memo is in response to the "Discussion paper on the ethics of limiting life sustaining treatment" by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) (File number 10338).
Read MoreAfter years of working for inclusion and struggling to build an inclusive life for their daughter, Shawntell, the Strully's have learned that durable and effective systems can change if there is a clear and decisive vision, an articulate set of values and beliefs and leadership at all levels.
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