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Employment of persons with dual sensory impairment: Strategies for inclusion

This paper describes several strategies used to ensure the inclusion of people with dual sensory impairments and other multiple disabilities in integrated community employment. It discusses job restructuring, the use of natural supports and volunteerism.

Towards inclusiveness

This story tells of one of their daughter's journey towards a life of inclusion. It concentrates on Shawntell's giftedness, whereas professionals and those around her saw, and often still see, only a severe and profound disability.

Play-grounds for acceptance

This article describes an After School Programme which includes children who have disabilities. Parent commitment to the programme has been high and the programme has provided opportunities for children to mix with others who have disabilities and to gradually accept these differences as part of being human.

Making a move: Advice from People First members about helping people move out of institutions & nursing homes

John and Connie Lyle O'Brien have been involved for many years in advocacy for people with disabilities. They focus on assisting organisations respond effectively to the needs of individuals.

Some do's and don'ts to remember in your advocacy relationship

This brief paper lists the Do's and Don'ts for citizen advocates, providing important information for those who are in an advocacy relationship. Keyword: Advocacy

CSIE Factsheet and Information

This group of papers provides information on integration into ordinary schools for children who have disabilities or learning problems. The information points out the importance of a change in attitudes in both schools and society if integration is to be successful.

In support of adults in the community

Mike Steer, formerly of the Department of Intellectual Disabilities, Victoria College, writes that the time has come to make radical changes in community living for people who have disabilities.

Making assumptions

People who have little or no contact with other people who have disabilities often feel uncomfortable in their presence. This brief paper suggests how to talk with someone who has a disability and highlights the importance of not making assumptions about that person. Keyword: Attitudes

Parent attitudes about residential placement before and after deinstitutionalisation: a research synthesis

This paper reviews studies of parental attitudes on the deinstitutionalisation of a family member. It shows parents were very satisfied with institutional placement before their family member moved into the community.

Citizen Advocacy, Eastside

This paper provides information on one citizen advocacy agency in New South Wales. It explains how people are recruited, how needs are determined, and the training and support which is provided. Keyword: Advocacy

Ordinary Lives