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Closing the Shop

The authors provide an in-depth analysis of the conversion process from maintaining sheltered workshops to providing integrated employment services, using four agencies as case studies. It is clear that in each case, the move was promoted by a change in the philosophy underpinning the organisation involved.

Circles of Support

Michael Peterson outlines support initatives that have been successful in assisting people with disabilities to participate in their community.

Community Connections: A resource guide for all people who support the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities

This is a very practical training guide for all people who provide support to individuals with disabilities in making connections in their community.

Expanding Supported Employment Opportunities for Persons with Severe Disabilities

After over a decade of research most empirical evidence indicates that the majority of individuals with severe disabilities who need relatively permanent employment services fare better in supported employment than in sheltered work or other types of services.

Fostering cultural awareness

Robina Shah argues that the term 'culture', should not be used in isolation from race, religion and language. Professionals need to be more responsive and sensitive to the needs of people for whom culture, race, religion and language are important.

Mainstream or Special School: How do we decide?

This article looks first at the aims of education and goes on to argue that special schools cannot offer the same benefits as regular schools. It cites research studies that have demonstrated the benefits of full integration (i. e.

At the Crossroads: Supported employment a Decade Later

Supported employment in the US has clearly established itself as the most effective employment alternative for individuals with disabilities.

Head Out on the Highway

This is the story of Don Cecconi and his son Neil's adventures together on their motorcycle.

Inside Abuse: Inside Australian Institutions

This article, while not specifically on SRV, highlights the destructive effects of devaluation of people who are negatively perceived to be different. This has led to segregation, particularly through the establishment of institutions. Disturbing examples of abuse in institutions in NSW, Victoria and Queensland are given.

More on UNESCO's Salamanca Framework for Action

This article considers statements coming out of the World Conference on Special Needs Education, Access and Quality held in Salamanca (Spain) in June 1994. These statements advocate for inclusive schooling and look at what is required for inclusion to work.