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This report presents the findings in brief of a study of women from non English speaking backgrounds who have disabilities. The researcher found that such women experienced sexism in the disability 'movement' and unawareness of disability issues in the women's 'movement'. Keyword: Women
Read MoreThis paper reports on two meetings held to discuss issues of concern to women who have disabilities and who are aging, and aging women who are carers, organised by ACROD in Sydney and Melbourne in 1990.
Read MoreThis paper argues that there are unique issues for women with disabilities who are abused or subjected to acts of violence. Not only are women with disabilities more vulnerable to abuse but they are even less able to seek recourse to help.
Read MoreWhen provided with appropriate supports, people who have high support needs are participating successfully in the workforce. In order not to limit growth in supported employment, this article suggests changes in the way support is provided.
Read MoreJudy Papps, parent of a young man who has a disability, describes from a family perspective her son's positive transition through supported employment options to his current independent worker status.
Read MoreThis article was written by an MA student who did some research at Family Advocacy. It describes the concept of supported employment and several models. It also covers some of the societal aspects which influence supported employment. Keyword: Employment
Read MoreThe article puts forward the point that while segregated workshops and activity centres will soon be historical footnotes, some are unfortunately being replaced by segregated enclaves and mobile work crews.
Read MoreBrief details of a new award to be established - the Supported Employment Business Enterprise Award (SEBA). Keyword: Employment
Read MoreThis paper was presented at the 9th congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities, Gold Coast, August 1992.
Read MoreThe author describes a campaign in New York to get the state authorities to redirect the US$200 million which goes into sheltered employment to go to supported work instead.
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