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People who have little or no contact with other people who have disabilities often feel uncomfortable in their presence. This brief paper suggests how to talk with someone who has a disability and highlights the importance of not making assumptions about that person. Keyword: Attitudes
Read MoreThis paper reviews studies of parental attitudes on the deinstitutionalisation of a family member. It shows parents were very satisfied with institutional placement before their family member moved into the community.
Read MoreThis paper provides information on one citizen advocacy agency in New South Wales. It explains how people are recruited, how needs are determined, and the training and support which is provided. Keyword: Advocacy
Read MoreThe author uses her knowledge of gardening - the vision required and a willingness to try new strategies - to provide ideas about creating and fostering an inclusive school community and to pass on the lessons of variety and support. Keyword: Education, School age
Read MoreThere is great disillusionment with the "rights" spelt out in the NSW Government's Statement of Principles for People with Disabilities and their Families, and little people can do to enforce these rights. Consultation with consumer groups indicates that consumer enforceability should be an essential part of proposed legislation.
Read MoreThis short article describes an example of sensitive media reporting. A young boy who had autism was killed in an accident and the newspaper article reporting the event was unusual in that it did not label the child. Keyword: Attitudes
Read MoreThis is the second reading speech in the House of Representatives of the Disability Discrimination Bill 1992. The Bill is designed to assist all people with disabilities to exercise their rights as Australian citizens and will make discrimination on the basis of disability unlawful in Australia. Keyword: Government
Read MoreThis paper was presented at the National Conference of regional Directors in 1987 and explains the NSW Government Education Policy for children with disabilities.
Read MoreThis article argues that people who have a mental illness in addition to a developmental disability are usually served in programs which were not designed to meet the needs of individuals with psychiatric disability.
Read MoreOur attitudes, about ourselves and others, are shaped by our experiences, and are influenced by what we see and read in the media.
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