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  • Making friends within inclusive community recreation programs

    This article presents strategies for promoting friendships between people with and without disability as they jointly participate in inclusive community recreation programs. With recreation programs in a constant state of change, the 'zero exclusion' approach is favoured.

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  • Unspeakable conversations

    Harriet McBryde Johnson is a person with severe physical disability who works as a disability lawyer and advocate. She describes a meeting and debate with philosopher Peter Singer, which allows both parties to gain insights into each other's position. A thought provoking article written with wit and insight.

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  • What do you want to be when you grow up? The importance of life-long learning

    A mother shares insights into the importance of life-long learning for children with developmental disability. She discusses the importance of family-centered early intervention and respite services, as well as a community that encourages participation of all members.

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  • Inclusion is not a place, it's a feeling

    A mother writes of her pride at her son Troy's graduation from a mainstream school. Troy's moving graduation speech is included.

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  • Being done "(un)to" or not!!!

    This inspirational paper traces Mike's journey and quest for independence. After voluntarily admitting himself to an institution, he participated in the 'Demonstration Project', a trial of a supported accommodation program for people with disability, which encourages self-management of support needs. Mike was a founder of Lifestyle Options Inc.

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  • Some personal reflections in the bringing about change more authentically 'with' people who require services

    This paper discusses the 'person by person' project in Melbourne which works to empower families to create a vision for their children based on each individual's unique talents and abilities.

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  • The Erosion of Individualised Funding in Alberta

    Individualised funding enables people with disability and their families to have control over the purchase of their own supports, thus gaining autonomy. This article reports on the erosion of individualised funding in Alberta, Canada which had been considered a world leader in this area.

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  • Definately a nice story

    A father tells of the sense of belonging felt by his son when he was included in a neighbourhood basketball game.

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  • Noble justice?

    This editorial discusses the inherent injustice in Robert Latimer's reduced sentence for the murder of his daughter, Tracey who had an intellectual disability. (in Canada, 1994) The judge's acceptance that the murder was committed out of 'love' sends out a distressing message about the devaluation of people with disability.

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  • Apartheid or Inclusion: A Moral Question?

    This article, directed at teachers, explores the injustice of segregated education. After briefly recounting the history of segregation, the author asks teachers to recognize the educational and moral benefits of inclusive education and to make their classroom welcoming to all students.

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