Family Advocacy

A road to economic independence

These are two article on self directed employment. The first describes real situations where people with disabilities are taking control of their own employment situation. Examples are described in both economically developed and developing countries. The second article presents the result of a study looking at self directed employment.

US experiments arise moral and legal spectre of Nazi death camps

An article which describes some of the 800 experiments which were carried out on ordinary citizens in America thirty years ago. The journalist compares the experiment with those that were carried out by the Nazis.

Commitments that promote the wellbeing of people with severe disabilities

This paper questions the assumption held by society that the more assistance a person needs the less independence they should be allowed. They argue that the provision of care is based on this assumption. They propose a model which works against this assumed connection.

Some useful tips on lobbying

A very brief article, mostly in point form but which encapsulates important concepts and includes major strategies. Very informative and pragmatic and therefore might be useful for group work. Keywords: Community Development

Housing and People with Disability

This paper provides a comprehensive guide to the accommodation options open to people with disabilities. There is an emphasis on people with disabilities living interdependently in the community.

More than Just a New Address

A collection of papers based on impressions from visits to innovative human service programmes.

Assistance with Integrity

THIS IS A DRAFT AND IS NOT TO BE QUOTED. Written in a polemical, confrontational tone, the authors present a strong argument against paid services for people with disabilities. In this lengthy document, the authors examine the threats to good care for people with disabilities provided by services.

Moving to the dance or Service culture and community care

This book includes a policy statement from Values into Action, UK, setting out the direction in which services for people who have disabilities must move.

Remembering the Soul of Our Work: Stories by the Staff of Options in Community Living

The agency, Options in Community Living is a "supported living" agency. Their book includes stories by staff which show the human side of supporting people in the community - the joys, the frustrations, the victories, the dilemmas.

A Child's Birthright: To live in a family

A description of the work of Macomb-Oakland Regional Centre which, instead of acting as a residential institution for people with developmental disabilities as it was set up to do, became a model for community based alternatives to institutional care.

We work with families in NSW to defend and promote the rights and interests of people with developmental disability

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A road to economic independence

US experiments arise moral and legal spectre of Nazi death camps

Commitments that promote the wellbeing of people with severe disabilities

Some useful tips on lobbying

Housing and People with Disability

More than Just a New Address

Assistance with Integrity

Moving to the dance or Service culture and community care

Remembering the Soul of Our Work: Stories by the Staff of Options in Community Living

A Child's Birthright: To live in a family