Seeking Community: He Ngakau Aata KiteaEleven inspiring life stories with photos by people with a learning disability.
Read about friendships, the love of family/whanau, the pleasures of music, collecting, laughter, and shared meals, the meaning of helping others, the pride in taking up leadership roles in advocacy and church. The BookIn the book the life stories are interspersed with a commentary on current issues in the field of learning disability. We may have closed the institutions but our vision of inclusion is clouded and most people remain isolated, on the margins of their communities. The book enables funders, service staff and families to reflect on what needs to happen for all people to move beyond the role of passive recipients of care to be able to contribute positively to their communities. The DVDThe DVD was made specifically to ensure the stories are accessible to everyone. On it people read their stories and show their photos. Each story is 8-10 minutes long, so it is best to show just one at a time. How to Purchase the Book or DVDThe book and the DVD are now for sale you can order through this website or by contacting People First. Read more
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WHAT'S NEWNo One Alone ConferenceThe No One Alone conference is seeking to address the issues of isolation and loneliness as major disabling factors in the lives of people with disabilities. The conference seeks to promote a deeper understanding of the approaches to the developments of, and the impact of friendships and relationships in the lives of people with disabilities along with the consequences of a lack of these relationships Read more Register now Letting in the LightStandards Plus has a limited number of Michael Kendrick's new book Letting in the Light currently available for sale. Deep Quality Through Optimal Individual Service DesignStandards Plus is planning to host this high level and intensive training programme to support the development of quality in the design and delivery of individualised, person centred services to people with disabilities and their families. It is envisaged that this event will be held during March 2011 most likely in either Hamilton or Auckland depending on levels of interest. Read More. Seeking a Good LifeNew Location Added A free two day workshop exploring options for people with disabilities and their families to manage thier own supports and taking authority over their own lives. This event will address the questions; What is a Good Life? and how can it be attained by everybody? Read more Register now
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