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This paper discusses the practice of sterilisation on women who have an intellectual disability for reasons which would not normally be considered for women without a disability. Many women with disabilities have undergone sterilisation without any knowledge or understanding of the procedures.
Read MoreThe Family Planning Association (NSW) (FPA), following submission approval by the NSW Department of Health, conducted a survey of people with intellectual disabilities, staff, management and parents to determine the level of information and education needs relating to HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreThis article looks at why women with an intellectual disability have not had access to the full range of options that are offered to women without an intellectual disability.
Read MoreThis collection of article and letters was compiled by NCID as part of a campaign to remedy the overuse of drugs to control the behaviour of people with intellectual disabilities in state run institutions. Keyword: Health
Read MoreThis study was conducted to try and determine why Chinese American families of children with disabilities living in America made little use of the resources available. It was realised than an understanding of cultural and social perspectives is essential in order to properly support these families.
Read MoreThis paper is a copy of a submission detailing the beliefs of the organisation and the changes it wants in policies, practices and schools. Keywords: Education, Inclusion, School Age
Read MoreThis is an excellent article for professionals involved in research around issues that affect the lives of people with disabilities. It is an article that plainly presents what research should be about - that is, it is an article concerned with ethical professional practice.
Read MoreThis paper was presented by a worker from Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc. (ADEC) and describes the work of the organisation. ADEC works on four programs areas: Advocacy, Information provision, Education of consumers and service providers, and Research.
Read MoreThis booklet contains two keynote speeches by John McKnight and Judith Snow. The last 'chapter' is a summary of McKnight's speech. McKnight gives a broad overview of the differences between, and definitions of, 'communities' and 'service systems'. Snow illustrates these differences perfectly through her own personal story.
Read MoreThis booklet was produced by Waverley Municipal Council which believes local councils are in good position to assist community groups, service planners and service consumers in planning and developing effective community services.
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