The importance of fostering friendships is well recognised but it is often still hard to ‘take the leap’ and invite others in. Here, we discuss some ways to make ‘the asking’ a little … [Read more...]
Fostering Friendships
At once heavily sought after and frustratingly elusive, friendships are nonetheless vital for a full and meaningful life. Here we discuss … [Read more...]
What assists people be in charge: our lessons from 2013
At InCharge, our mission is about working with people to discern the personal and collective elements that are going to make self direction a lasting experience. Our work this year has largely been … [Read more...]
A personal celebration of International Day for People with Disability 2013
Today is International Day of People with Disability. I tossed around whether to write something for it. I felt … [Read more...]
Mindset for Being in Charge
As people step into their power as partners and creators of their own solutions, new skills and knowledge are needed. Thanks Dale and Anita Speed from Queensland, Australia, for being the first of … [Read more...]
Living Your Potential
In August 2013 I had the great privilege of being a participant at this incredible thing called Awesomeness Fest. Held in Bali, and the brain-child of entrepreneur Vishen Lakhiani, Awesomeness … [Read more...]
Reflecting on what matters in self-direction
I don’t mind saying that Catherine Mahony, Linda Hughes (both from Mind-the-Gap and Community Disability Alliance Hunter) and I rocked the joint at the recent Managing Complexities of Self Directed … [Read more...]
Self Direction
Things are changing for people with disability. We are currently in a period of great opportunity for people with disabilities and their families and allies. Download the word version of Self … [Read more...]
