Really good paid support is a key aspect of taking more control, being able to get on with your life and sustaining effort in self direction. Attracting, inviting and supporting the ‘right’ people is … [Read more...]
Why are you charging for webinars? We have a vision to amplify the voices of the real experts in self-directed support. That is, those individuals with disability and family members who are genuine … [Read more...]
I find myself often being asked by parents and those who work in the disability sector about being a 'sibling'. Have there been difficulties growing up? How do I get my kids involved? I don't want my … [Read more...]
“Some stories enhance life; others degrade it. So we must be careful about the stories we tell, about the way we define ourselves and other people.” (Burton Blatt) NPR is an American non-profit … [Read more...]
This is a follow-up piece to my blog titled Shadowlands: Institutions Big and Small and is a re-print of a newsletter article I wrote for Community Resource Unit. Great newsletter - grab a copy … [Read more...]
or The Why of InCharge - Part One This week we have been necessarily reminded, through some great advocates, that there are still institutions for people with disability in NSW. Yep. We're rolling … [Read more...]
We recently held a workshop called Nurturing your Tribe. We were thrilled to find people with disabilities and their families attended with other people they had made an ask of; like becoming a … [Read more...]
"If I look at you like an impoverished person and you see yourself as a victim, no amount of money will change this." Below is an excerpt of a speech I delivered for The School for Social … [Read more...]
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...]
Today is International Day of People with Disability. I tossed around whether to write something for it. I felt … [Read more...]
