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Sobsey outlines some major factors that interact with each other to influence the risk of abuse of people with disability.
Read MoreA mother acknowledges her young daughter's vulnerability to being ridiculed and physically hurt, and outlines the ways in which her family endeavours to protect Lindsay and ensure her safety.
Read MoreLoretta Kirkby, mother of Dean, writes about the importance of friendships in safeguarding Dean against violence and abuse. She tells two stories of how Dean's friends aided and supported him in potentially life-threatening situations. By being part of, and known in, his local community, Dean will remain more secure.
Read MoreElizabeth Hastings summarises some of the major cases and events in the Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Commission under Disability Discrimination legislation from November 1994 - February 1995. Also discussed are upcoming hearings and future work which includes a case of discrimination relating to access to regular education.
Read MoreThis position statement covers: (1) Families' rights concerning pre-natal testing (2) What families need to make informed choices and (3) How society should address the issue of pre-natal testing and eugenics.
Read MoreA social worker tells the story of Stan Rivers, a man he supported who outwardly appeared to be an accepted and well-liked member of his community - he had joined a number of clubs, had friends and was generally widely known in his local area.
Read MoreThe MAPS process is a way of putting into practice the assertion that 'all children belong in the school community'. This article provides a detailed description of the MAPS process including structure used, content covered and the underlying assumptions of process.
Read MoreThis overview of supported employment looks at the move away from segregated services such as sheltered workshops to supported employment programs which emphasise integration.
Read MoreIn a short article the author, a former participant in a sheltered workshop. denounces sheltered workshops as 'institutions or warehouses'. He argues the benefits of true supported work inititatives.
Read MoreThe authors of this paper take a critical approach to the way most supported employment initiatives and programs are structured.
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