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Faith and determination: Inclusive education benefits everyone

Another great story by the mother of a young girl who began attending her local school after 2 years at a special school.

Family supports for children with severe disabilities and chronic illnesses in Maryland

The author provides inspirational examples of how service provision for children who have high support needs can be provided in the family home, be adaptable to family needs and satisfy the needs of the child without being patronising, arrogant and flexible.

Raise the Opportunities: A resource booklet to promote the inclusion of children with disabilities or disorders in recreational activities

"This booklet aims to encourage people involved in social, sporting and recreational activities for school aged children to consider how people with disabilities or disorders may participate in their program.

A Place Where All Kids Can and Will Learn

Forest Grove School District in Oregon (USA) is one of a few entire education districts that have moved from a traditional system based upon segregated special schools and units into a system which is well on its way to including and teaching all children in regular classrooms.

The importance of child care professionals in placement decisions for preschoolers with special needs

This article outlines many of the factors to take into consideration when deciding what child care facility would be best for a child who has a disability.

Bursting bubbles: Marrying general and special education reforms

Ferguson begins this article with what she describes as 2 "small slice(s) of teaching life" which beautifully capture what Inclusion really means.

Parent Power

Brandon argues that although parents and families can be possible sources of oppression in the lives of their family member with a disability, he still believes that they will be the major focus for positive change in their family members' lives.

Washington DC: A model city for accessibility

Barrie describes the most "wheelchair - friendly city" in the US - from buildings to public transport. The author was, however, a tourist and does not pass comment on how accessible to city is for those who are permanent residents (and as such would use more than tourist attractions).

A look at barrier-free design

The authors give an excellent definition of barrier-free design, arguing that essentially it is a way of thinking and then acting in accordance.

The writing is on the wall: Understanding and addressing social policy reform in Nova Scotia

This Canadian parent gives a clear definition of the term 'public policy' and argues that because it affects all aspects of families' daily lives, families must therefore link together and form supportive networks in their advocacy efforts to influence and change public policy.