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Stories of Community Inclusion:helping build better communities through the inclusion of people with disability

These stories of inclusion provide examples of people with disability being supported to pursue interests in their community.

Building Inclusive Communities in Seattle - involving all neighbors

"What does the Department of Neighborhoods do to encourage persons with developmental disabilities to get involved in neighborhood life?" That question prompted the beginning of a program called Involving All Neighbors. The program was used to explore different ways people could be welcomed and involved in their neighbourhood.

An inclusive education as part of an inclusive life. A parent's perspective

Wendy Stroeve is a teacher who has worked in NSW secondary schools and TAFE and is the mother of Alex, a young man with high support needs.

The Power of 10

Ric Thompson explores a process for thinking through issues and expanding possibilities around community inclusion - the Power of 10.

National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) Quality Assurance Consultations Report

This report summarises the consultation submissions from advocacy agencies and its intent is to provide feedback to all key stakeholders. The report consists of two parts. Part 1 presents ARTD's proposal for the revised Quality Assurance framework and Part 2 presents a detailed summary of the consultation submissions.

Social Inclusion in Australia - How Australia is faring

From the introduction of the report. . . The Australian Social Inclusion Board was formed in May 2008 with a brief to advise Government, consult with the community, and report on solial inclusion in Australia.

A Circle Check-Up

Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS) is an organisation in the United States of America that supports people with disability to live in their own homes, have jobs and participate in valued activities in the community. The people that JNCS support count on

Key Dimensions Of Quality In Individualised Lifestyles And Supports

While it is common for services to be described as "person-centred", it can be difficult to evaluate if these claims are true. This article considers what is meant by the term "quality" in regards to individualised lifestyles and supports.

Using Supports to Build Relationships

This article explores the role of support workers in helping to facilitate relationships for the person they support. Without guidance, a well meaning support worker can limit the person they support to be an "activity doer" rather than supporting them to make connections and fulfil their potential.

Social Role Valorisation Theory as a Resource to 'Person Centred Planning'

This article will define what is commonly understood by the term, person centred planning, and identify some of the limitations in the current practice. It also considers what Social Role Valorisation (SRV) as a theory might offer to practitioners who are working in systems that have adopted