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The Gift of Hospitality: Opening the Doors of Community life to People with Disabilities

Mary Connell begins by talking about the isolation so often experienced by people with disabilities. She uses stories about people who have broken away from specialised services to illustrate ways of offering hospitality and discovering people's capacities rather than their deficits.

Moving Out - Moving In

A teacher talks of her excitement as she prepares to move from a special unit setting to a regular classroom where she will be able to ensure that all children, whatever their ability, are welcome and included. Keyword: Education, Inclusion, School age

Inclusion in Education - a teacher's perspective

A teacher who is experienced in inclusive education offers fellow teachers ten key points to keep in mind when including a child with disabilities in her classroom. Keywords: Education, School age, Professionals

Chances & Choices: Making Integration Work

Chances & Choices' contains a wealth of practical information, making it an excellent tool for families and all those who are seeking a more inclusive lifestyle for people with a disability. While the book comments on special units, the emphasis is on full inclusion rather than integration.

Achieving inclusion: What every parent should know when advocating for their child

In truly inclusive classrooms, students do not have to leave to learn. All students remain in the general education classroom community and the team of educators collectively determines how to meet each student’s need through team teaching, differentiation, modifications and thoughtful embedded supports.

Promises & Illusions: A Review of the Reality of Support for Children with Disabilities and their Families (Part 1)

This article draws particularly on the Victorian experience, giving as an example Ben, a child with disabilities who has high support needs.

Learning about People with an Intellectual Disability

This booklet forms part of the series "Supporting Inclusive Schooling". It defines intellectual disability and developmental delay and answers common questions asked about intellectual disability.

Inclusive Schooling

This is the second booklet in the "Supporting Inclusive Schooling" series. The booklet explains the concept of inclusive schooling and contrasts an inclusive school with an excluding school. Common questions about inclusion of children with disabilities are answered and strategies to enhance school inclusion are given. File Nos.

Taking the Next Step- a guide for Parents

This is the fifth booklet in the "Supporting Inclusive Schooling" series. It is full of practical advice for parents, including a check list for parents to use when seeking a school for their child and useful transition strategies.

Classroom Strategies for Inclusive Schooling

This is the sixth booklet in the "Supporting Inclusive Schooling" series. It gives valuable and practical advice for teaching inclusively. Other areas covered are: increasing disability awareness, approaching teaching and learning in different ways and an introduction to co-operative learning.

Ordinary Lives