Events: Tue 27 Mar 2018 - ONE OF THE KIDS

In the community or of the community?

DRAFT - NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR QUOTED Ethnic people who have disabilities are increasingly recognised as being doubly handicapped through, for example, labelling and having less access to appropriate and meaningful information.

Substitute consent- a guardianship dilemma

This paper argues that Guardianship Boards need to target the kinds of cases in which guardianship is most likely to achieve something for the people with disabilities involved. It is argued that this need arises especially in the context of substitute consent to medical treatment, restraints etc.

Draft policy on HIV/AIDS and people with an intellectual disability

THIS IS A DRAFT AND IS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR QUOTED This draft policy is based on the principles enunciated in the Commonwealth Disability Services Act 1986. The contents cover education, discrimination, confidentiality, testing, services for people, and infection control guidelines. Keyword: Health

The Homecoming Model

The homecoming model has enabled 26 participating Vermont (USA) school districts to provide inclusive education to students who have presented some of the most intensive educational challenges within regular classrooms.

Whole of life planning for students with multiple disabilities in Australian schools

Inclusive schooling demands creativity on the part of the school and its staff in designing effective teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students. Steer argues that curriculum decisions for children with multiple disabilities should be based on shared understanding of the individual student's needs, strengths and abilities.

Obtaining evidence from people with an intellectual disability - the right to be heard

This paper argues that the protection and enhancement of the rights of people with intellectual disabilities ought increasingly to engage them with society's systems of justice. it explores our systems of justice and how they can be put to the test of ensuring fair participation by people with disabilities.

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In the community or of the community?

Substitute consent- a guardianship dilemma

Draft policy on HIV/AIDS and people with an intellectual disability

The Homecoming Model

Whole of life planning for students with multiple disabilities in Australian schools

Obtaining evidence from people with an intellectual disability - the right to be heard

Providing contraceptive choices for the intellectually handicapped client

Medical consent and intellectual handicap- who decides?

The family challenge

A Bibliophile Ponders Librarians and the Changing Needs of Victorians with Disabilities