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This short article is a brief but succinct analysis of two opposing trends - inclusion and exclusion. The author argues that this has become a debate between people who believe in exclusivity and those who believe in inclusion. He highlights this by presenting the assumptions of both factions.
Read MoreThis brief article describes how a family held true to their values of home and family, and brought their son and daughter home from institutions. Support was provided by family, friends, the community and professional agencies.
Read MoreThe author is a union leader and his article calls for a more egalitarian economic agenda plus a social agenda concerned with the distribution of wealth. This is part of creating a caring community in which discrimination on any basis is not countenanced.
Read MoreThis paper looks at some of the problems people experience when they are living independently. The study showed that problems are often associated with the area being lived in rather than with receiving poor support. Keyword: Accommodation
Read MoreA brief but powerful paper containing some insights into the history of institutions and the gradual closures of such places.
Read MoreThis group of articles describes practices which are not devaluing when assisting people with high support needs to manage their meals. Keyword: Individualisation
Read MoreThis article describes the many aspects of inclusion and argues that communities of diversity are better and more productive places in which to live and learn, and those that reject diversity put us all at risk.
Read MoreThis paper describes several strategies used to ensure the inclusion of people with dual sensory impairments and other multiple disabilities in integrated community employment. It discusses job restructuring, the use of natural supports and volunteerism.
Read MoreThis article describes an After School Programme which includes children who have disabilities. Parent commitment to the programme has been high and the programme has provided opportunities for children to mix with others who have disabilities and to gradually accept these differences as part of being human.
Read MoreJohn and Connie Lyle O'Brien have been involved for many years in advocacy for people with disabilities. They focus on assisting organisations respond effectively to the needs of individuals.
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