“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...]
Stereotypes are mental slavery
Shadowlands: institutions big and small
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...]
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...]
Believing is seeing
I recently spoke at a conference called "Managing the Complexities of Self Directed Supports" (more on those 'complexities' in my next article). The audience was largely service providers and so I … [Read more...]
Risk-in vulnerability
Two vital safeguards that counter the devaluing experiences in our society are relationships and inclusion. Connection with others is part of why we’re here. To love, to be loved in return and to … [Read more...]
