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This paper looks at issues of contraception and sterilisation which raise the sensitive issue of sexual freedom and expression, the right to procreate and the right to self determination for people with disabilities.
Read MoreThis article looks at issues of fertility management for people with an intellectual disability. It describes cases in the UK and Australia where, for example, sterilisation was allowed by the courts. It describes legislation or legal advice provided in various Australian states relating to fertility management. Keywords: Legal, Ethics
Read MoreThis news article reports the views of parents with daughters who have intellectual disabilities on hysterectomies as a means of menstrual management.
Read MoreThis brief paper looks at the diversity of recreational and leisure pursuits and their value. With regard to people who have disabilities, it examines the negative and positive aspects of both segregated and inclusive leisure activities. Keywords: Social activities, Individualisation
Read MoreThis paper discusses the validity of the role of the Public Guardian as an advocate. Included are additional papers on advocacy (by Wolf Wolfensberger) and guardianship.
Read MoreEithne Kirkman, a parent, describes how the Supported Accommodation Service in Townsville began. She describes the experiences of her son in obtaining the one-to-one support he needed to exercise his right to live more independently from his family.
Read MoreThis policy document, prepared by the Redfern Legal Centre, sets out clear and comprehensive guidelines which would provide a valuable resource to service providers with regard to AIDS and people who have an intellectual disability.
Read MoreA list of strategies designed to assist advocates increase their chances of success. Keyword: Advocacy
Read MoreJennifer is a young girl who is included in her local primary school. Things, however, are not always perfect. This story is about how a school community could have done things a lot better with regard to one school community event.
Read MoreAnother inspiring story from a member of QPPD. This is a story about the specific methods used by a husband and wife to move their daughter (Sarah) from a special school into the local primary school.
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