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All the Ways You Taught Us: A Memoir Of Ability, Disability, And The Pursuit Of Meaning
by Janet R. GordonAll the Ways You Taught Us chronicles the sixty-year love story between Mort Gordon, a theoretical physicist blinded by retinitis pigmentosa, and Bernice, his wife and reader, who loses mobility from the spina bifida she was born with. After they've died, daughter Janet discovers a cache of love letters full of hope for a successful marriage. <P><P> The couple's ingenuity enables Mort, even as his sight disappears, to design innovative particle accelerators. Working for decades at the Michigan State University Cyclotron Laboratory, Mort helps other scientists see the unseen. Bernice reads physics aloud almost every day. As a child, Janet found her parents completely capable even as she began to understand their difficulties. <P><P> Janet reflects on how the parenting skills of Mort and Bernice help her find meaning―in Jewish culture, in science, in literature, and in American democracy, not just as a child, but as they all grow. Both mother and father insist on deep inquiry into the fundamentals of their world. We follow these influential parents until they can no longer manage daily activities alone. Conflicts and disappointments along the way raise questions about love, forgiveness and the limitations of simple distinctions like "ability" and "disability." The author conducts an examination of what we do for each other and how we gain from the doing―from one generation to the next. She must balance the responsibilities of a daughter with the concerns of a modern working wife and mother. <P><P> This family memoir will appeal to those interested in how a scientist works every day at the edge of discovery, in disability stories, and in Jewish life. It highlights American political perspectives and gender roles through the second half of the 20th century and the early 2000s. Traditional ideas about care, dependence and worth are challenged throughout. We root for this family to succeed.
Mountains of Our Own: A Teen’s Journey to Find Her Gift
by Delaney KraemerFifteen-year-old Faith has epilepsy. She has never questioned her ability to fit in with her friends…until now. They all seem to have special gifts. Did the Lord somehow overlook her? <P><P> Faith has dealt with epilepsy for a decade, and her friends have always been by her side. Her sense of fitting in, her talents, her purpose, and her relationships are fundamentals that Faith has never questioned. When she and her friends participate in the school play, unexpected events cause her to doubt herself. Will she find the courage to put her trust in Jesus and His plan?
Adventurous Adeline and the Back-to-School Party (Adventurous Adeline)
by Mary FashikIn this first installment of the Adventurous Adeline series, readers will have fun following STEM-enthusiast Adeline and her best friend, Maya, as they seek out solutions for accessibility issues, while also teaching young readers about the importance of making spaces enjoyable for all community members.
What I Mean When I Say I'm Autistic: Unpuzzling a Life on the Autism Spectrum
by Annie KotowiczIn this intimate and insightful mix of memoir and manifesto, Annie Kotowicz invites you inside the mind of an autistic woman, sharing the trials and triumphs of a life before and after diagnosis. <P><P> How might it feel to be autistic? Why are autistic and non-autistic people so puzzling to one another? How does neuroscience explain the spectrum of autistic traits? And what could you discover about your own mind—neurotypical or neurodivergent—through learning about another? <P><P> Drawing on popular stories from her blog Neurobeautiful—along with memories never shared before—Annie Kotowicz has created a nuanced analysis of her autistic thinking, an engaging guide to autistic thriving, and a beautiful celebration of autistic brains. <P><P> What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic will inspire autistic people and those who love them, offering help and hope to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the autism spectrum.
Just Human: The Quest For Disability Wisdom, Respect, And Inclusion
by Arielle SilvermanBorn without sight, Dr. Arielle Silverman has never missed the visual. Being blind never bothered her much but, as she grew, she discovered others saw her blindness very differently. Many people saw her as either helpless or inspirational, but rarely did they see her as just human, with the same capacities and desires as her peers. Arielle has spent a lifetime exploring ways to foster respect and inclusion, not only for blind people like her, but for all of us whose bodies or minds differ from the norm. <P><P> In Just Human, she reflects on her formative years and presents unique anecdotes from her life that carry teachable moments for all of us. She recalls the feel of her mother’s embrace, the smell of her grandparents’ brisket, the inner sensations of a preteen crush, the music on her wedding day, and scholarly lessons from her dissertation research. Her words paint pictures from her mind’s eye: a vision of a world where we can radically accept ourselves and our fellow humans, while at the same time work to change systems of inequality. As she writes of the past and the present, Arielle looks toward the future, considering how we can build a more inclusive world for those who come after us.
Rebel Girls Celebrate Neurodiversity: 25 Tales of Creative Thinkers (Rebel Girls Minis)
by Rebel GirlsTRUE STORIES OF NEURODIVERGENT ICONSThis collection features 25 inspiring tales of neurodivergent artists, athletes, innovators, and more. Read about how these women and girls thought creatively, achieved their dreams, and advocated for the rights of neurodivergent people everywhere.Walk the runway with Madeline Stuart, the first professional model with Down syndrome. Steal the scene with Salma Hayek, the award-winning actor with dyslexia. Learn how journalist and TV host Lisa Ling thrives with ADD, and how Temple Grandin&’s autism has opened up new and compassionate ways of interacting with animals.This book pairs inspiring, easy-to-read text with colorful full-page portraits created by female and nonbinary artists from all around the world. Plus, scannable codes let you listen to longer stories on the Rebel Girls app!
You Are Beautiful
by Ashley E. KetteringYou Are Beautiful is a contemporary children&’s book that celebrates children&’s differences. This is a book that any child can pick up to read and feeling good about themselves and their friends.You Are Beautiful is a representation of many children, including those with special needs. This book highlights differences, teaches kindness, understanding and reminds us all that we are beautiful just the way we are.
TDAH: Un cazador en un mundo de agricultores
by Thom Hartmann• Explica que las personas con TDAH no tienen trastornos, sino que son &“cazadores en un mundo de agricultores&”; es decir, poseen un conjunto de habilidades mentales únicas que les habrían permitido prosperar en una sociedad de cazadores-recolectores • Ofrece métodos y prácticas concretas y sin fármacos para ayudar a los &“cazadores&”, y a sus padres, maestros y administradores, a aceptar sus diferencias, fomentar la creatividad y encontrar el éxito en la escuela, el trabajo y el hogar • Revela cómo algunas de las personas más exitosas del mundo pueden ser etiquetadas como cazadores con TDAH, incluidos Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison y Andrew CarnegieCon un 10% de los niños del mundo occidental que muestra indicios de tener trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad, o TDAH, y un número creciente de adultos autodiagnosticándose, después de décadas de lucha, debemos plantear la pregunta: ¿cómo pudo cometer tal &“error&” la naturaleza? En este libro, Thom Hartmann explica que las personas con TDAH no son anormales, desordenadas o disfuncionales, sino simplemente &“cazadores en un mundo de agricultores&”. A menudo muy creativos y resueltos en la búsqueda de un objetivo elegido por ellos mismos, las personas con síntomas de TDAH poseen un conjunto de habilidades mentales únicas, las cuales les habrían permitido prosperar en una sociedad de cazadores-recolectores. Como cazadores, habrían estado constantemente escaneando su entorno, buscando comida o amenazas (distracción); habrían tenido que actuar sin vacilación (impulsividad) y amado el entorno de alta estimulación y lleno de riesgos del campo de caza. Con nuestras escuelas públicas, lugares de trabajo de oficina y fábricas estructuradas, aquellos que heredan un excedente de &“habilidades de cazador&” a menudo se sienten frustrados en un mundo que no los comprende ni los apoya. Como muestra Hartmann, al reformular nuestra visión del TDAH, podemos comenzar a verlo no como un trastorno, sino como una diferencia y, en cierto modo, una ventaja. El autor revela cómo algunas de las personas más exitosas del mundo pueden ser etiquetadas como cazadores de TDAH, aparte de proporcionar prácticas y métodos concretos, sin fármacos, para ayudar a los cazadores, y a sus padres, maestros y gerentes, a aceptar sus diferencias, fomentar la creatividad y encontrar el éxito en la escuela, en el trabajo y en casa. Además de ofrecer una guía de &“supervivencia&” para ayudar a afinar sus habilidades naturales, en lugar de suprimirlas, Hartmann muestra que cada mente, ya sea cazadora, agricultora o en algún punto intermedia, tiene valor y un gran potencial a la espera de ser aprovechado.
Disabilities and Accommodations in Higher Education: A Handbook For Disability Advisors
by Benson KinyanjuiDISABILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A HANDBOOK FOR DISABILITY ADVISORS
Half My Sky: Autism, Marriage, and the Messiness That Is Building a Family
by Carrie CarielloFive kids. Autism. Marriage. Building a family is a messy business. In her most revealing memoir yet, Carrie is candid about the challenges of marriage, motherhood, and keeping one's identity in the midst of raising a family. She gives the reader a glimpse into life with a diagnosed child. She shares their experience with puberty, social media, high school, and steps toward independent living. Composed as a series of powerful letters, her writing is gritty yet tender. In prose that is nearly poetic, Carrie makes you feel as though you are old friends, sitting down for a cup of coffee and a heartfelt conversation. She chronicles the journey to find a post-high school opportunity for her son Jack and gives an honest account about the conflict when it comes to letting him go. She explains how, in this autism life, there is no manual. There are no instructions for how to untether yourself from a tender child who needed you for so long, you forgot what life was like before he disrupted your world in an exquisitely magical way. Her story will resonate with anyone preparing to transition a child after high school and beyond. Again and again, Carrie reminds us of a single truth. We are not alone. You are not alone.
A Different Way of Seeing: A Blind Woman's Journey Of Living An Ordinary Life In An Extraordinary Way
by Lois StrachanEndorsed by the South African National Council for the Blind, and the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind. Have you ever wondered how a blind person pours a cup of coffee? Or how they and their guide dog know when it’s safe to cross a busy road? When Lois Strachan lost her sight at the age of 21 years, she had to learn the answers to these and countless other questions of how to live as a blind person in a sighted world. In this delightfully quirky and entertaining book, Lois shares some of the secrets she discovered about how to live an "ordinary" life in an extraordinary way despite her blindness.
Shining a Light: Creating Pathways to Equity, Safety, Healing, and Justice With People with Disabilities
by Shirley PaceleyShining A Light is a powerful personal and professional memoir of one woman’s journey in partnership with other people with disabilities to find equity, safety, healing, and justice. Shining A Light confronts the oft-hidden issue of sexual assault against people with disabilities, including its alarming prevalence and insightful stories of resilience and hope. Chapters on education, trauma and recovery, criminal justice, and systems change Illuminate how service professionals can create authentic and healing relationships with survivors with disabilities and transform systems of service, healing, and justice. <P><P> Shining A Light clearly demonstrates the fact that sexual assault occurs within a context of power differences, and the reader gets to learn from the experts - people with disabilities. The lives of people with disabilities are illuminated through poignant stories of inequality and violence as well as stories of profound connections, speaking truth to power, and the capacity of dreams to change lives. <P><P> The reader discovers that as the author partners with others to heal from their trauma, she is on a parallel path to heal from her own. This epic book contains lessons learned and critical tips along with resources for survivors, family members, disability services, victim services, criminal justice personnel, counselors, sexual assault nurses, and others.
Behind Our Eyes 3
by Behind Our EyesIn Behind Our Eyes 3: A Literary Sunburst, the third anthology of its kind, six sections comprised of memoirs, fiction, and poetry share slices of life from the perspectives of those living with disabilities. Most works first appeared in Magnets and Ladders, an online literary journal in which novice and experienced writers with disabilities showcase their work. While unique challenges are incorporated into some of the works, this compilation speaks to universal themes and common experiences, involving loss and grief, adversity and fear, love and passion. Subjects such as life-changing illness and the death of a pet are shared with sensitivity and compassion; some works reminding us that a rainbow is possible only in the aftermath of a storm. Heartbreaking, as well as heartwarming, memoirs recount experiences belonging to military veterans, children of immigrants, and parents in the trenches of child rearing. Witty fiction introduces us to cosmic bowling with aliens, and asks us to envision a sky with two moons. Reflective poems describe braille as "ticklish filigree lace on cardboard paper" and fingerspelling that "perform[s] magic in a cacophony of the palms." In other verse, lyrical imagery paints enchanting portraits of the natural world. To unexpected delight, tantalizing recipes accompany several works; such as those for edible salad bowls, lemon herb bread, cinnamon rolls, and even frozen yogurt pops for golden retrievers named Sammy who "sing the blues." As a part of the community myself, I am reminded that the only thing a deaf woman cannot do is hear, and the only thing a blind man cannot do is see. This engaging collection promises three enriching opportunities: readers are challenged to question outdated notions of disability; invited to appreciate perspectives that differentiate us from one another; and encouraged to embrace the threads that make up the fabric of our collective human experience. Readers, disabled and not, will be inspired to hold up a mirror to their own experiences, and recognize that, reassuringly, we are all in this together. --Kelly Sargent, Creative Nonfiction Editor, The Bookends Review and author of Seeing Voices: Poetry in Motion
Disconnected Kids, Third Edition: The Groundbreaking Brain Balance Program for Children with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Disorders
by Dr. Robert MelilloA revised and updated edition of the proven, drug-free program to treat the cause—not just the symptoms—of autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and related neurological conditionsDiagnosis rates of neurological disorders—including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, dyslexia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders—are climbing at an alarming rate. Yet psychiatric drugs don&’t cure the problems; they only disguise the symptoms. Dr. Robert Melillo&’s pioneering work that began in the 1990s with the creation of his groundbreaking Brain Balance program has brought a new understanding to the cause of these conditions: an imbalance between the left and right sides of the child&’s developing brain. Today, more than fifty thousand children have successfully completed the Brain Balance program and have experienced dramatic improvements in behavioral, emotional, social, and academic outcomes.Disconnected Kids is a comprehensive at-home guide to the Brain Balance program, which involves no medication or medical interventions but focuses instead on movement and sensory exercises that stimulate proper brain development. This updated and revised edition also features new exercises and the latest research findings on how the retention of primitive reflexes—the involuntary movements babies are born with that typically are replaced with intentional movements by their first birthday—plays an integral role in the development of neurological issues. Through the exercises in this book, these reflexes can be diminished, making brain balance easier to attain. Disconnected Kids helps readers guide children susceptible to a brain imbalance to overcome challenges and allow their true gifted selves to shine.
I Rise 2021
by Global Rainbow FoundationA real ambassador, spiritually tuned with an indomitable faith in the Divine, Mr. Armoogum dedicates his life to uplift, empower and celebrate our ‘challenged’ people. His devotion to humanity is the pillar of the Global Rainbow Foundation. He embarked on the mission to rethink and reenact the real essence of service to Society and Humanity. His human militancy towards the human rights, visibility, equality, acceptance and employability of our physically disabled friends is escalated on an international platform along with Mauritius. GRF is re-charting the Voice of the PWDs, in a selfless attempt to demarginalize them. GRF is their amplified voice; they, no longer remain silenced and unheard. GRF is a blessed haven for the physically-abled persons who enjoy social integrity to its maximum.
Un espectro de belleza: Ensayo sobre la vivencia de los espacios desde una mirada neurodivergente
by Diego TosarDiego Tosar nos invita a ir en busca de aquello que nos une con las personas del espectro autista, más que de aquello que nos diferencia, para proponer otra posible arquitectura, una arquitectura repleta de sensibilidad para todos. Este libro es un intento por ampliar la mirada sobre la concepción de los espacios, los cuales no contemplan aún la diversidad que conforma nuestra sociedad. Diego Tosar lleva adelante un análisis reflexivo sobre las características de los entornos discapacitantes para las personas dentro del espectro autista. Propone así estrategias viables para modificar el sistema, en la búsqueda de garantizar un entorno que resulte más amable y que favorezca la convivencia. Una forma de interpretar el propósito de este ensayo es el de lograr una mejor comprensión sobre cómo percibe, cómo procesa y cómo se ve afectada la conducta de diferentes personas dentro del espectro autista, en relación a los estímulos que se le presentan en los ambientes. Por otra parte, este libro es también el ensayo de un padre, de profesión arquitecto, que desde el desconcierto intenta amorosamente comprender a su hijo. Esta vivencia personal se convierte en el motor que impulsa una reflexión personal y profesional ampliada y comprometida.
El libro de Mamá Cultiva Argentina
by Mamá Cultiva ArgentinaUn grupo de madres y pacientes unidos por una problemática común creó la ONG Mamá Cultiva Argentina y convenció a los legisladores de la importancia de acceder a medicamentos producidos en base a extractos de la planta de cannabis para aliviar dolencias crónicas y severas padecidas por numerosos niños, jóvenes, adultos y ancianos de nuestro país. Valeria Salech irradia con naturalidad las virtudes ocultas en el significado de su nombre. De casualidad conocí su valor y valentía en 2017, pocos días antes de la sanción de la Ley 27350 de cannabis medicinal, en una gesta cívica librada por un pequeño colectivo de mujeres que reclamaron y convencieron a legisladores de ambas cámaras de que los prejuicios y la ignorancia solo aseguran más dolor. Para evitar que otras familias transiten por tenebrosos laberintos sin salida, Valeria fundó Mamá Cultiva Argentina, una ONG que logra contener, orientar, integrar y difundir experiencias que afectan a miles de personas en nuestro país. Con la necesidad creciente de compartir sus historias, Valeria recorre los padecimientos, las batallas y las conquistas de familias antes perturbadas por la tristeza, el dolor y la falta de perspectivas luminosas. Este libro cuenta la lucha de Valeria por su hijo Emiliano, quien a poco de nacer manifestó convulsiones frecuentes de alta intensidad, que nunca se detuvieron ante una calesita incesante de neurólogos apurados y fármacos ineficaces. Descartando el "no hay solución" como respuesta, Valeria se aferró a su valor y valentía para indagar en los potenciales beneficios del aceite de cannabis, y desde el primer día descubrió la calma, la sonrisa y la conexión de Emiliano con toda la familia. No fue magia ni fruto de una planta milagrosa: el cannabis posee moléculas capaces de apaciguar impulsos nerviosos mediante la activación de receptores presentes en el cerebro que evitan disparos descontrolados en nuestros circuitos neuronales. La historia de Valeria y de Mamá Cultiva Argentina es un ejemplo de valor y valentía, de aprendizaje y soberanía sanitaria, de la lucha por una salud más inclusiva, humanizada y desprejuiciada.
Inclusive Design and Accessibility Paradigms in Lebanon: University Built Environments Case Studies
by Itab ShuaybThis book describes the disability rights movement that started in the USA and its influence on the disability rights movement in Lebanon, which has led to the endorsement of the Lebanese Disability Act 220/2000. The book introduces the reader to the Lebanese Disability Act 220/ 2000, its definition of disability, and its relation to the medical and social models of disabilities and then articulate the Act articles. Then, it defines the inclusive design paradigm that acknowledges the needs of all people at each stage of their life cycle and presents the difference between inclusive design and accessibility and disability notions. Moreover, the book reviews the different international accessible design standards (American and French) that are adopted in Lebanon with the absence of a nationalized Lebanese design standard and its effect on eliminating barriers and enhancing accessibility at university buildings. Besides, the book presents students' experiences and their satisfaction with the university built environments. 6 university buildings case studies at the American University of Beirut are assessed and analysed to check whether they adopt the inclusive design approach and then propose inclusive design solutions for both heritage and modern university buildings. What makes the book unique is its combination of empirical and theoretical application of inclusive design. The last section, reflects the author’s inclusive design teaching pedagogy. In this section, the author shares samples of students’ class design project and provides recommendations and guidelines for teaching inclusive design so it becomes mainstream.
Transition with Dignity: School Leaving from the Perspectives of Young Adults with Significant Disabilities
by Sarah M. HartThis book analyzes the process of leaving school, commonly referred to as 'transition' for young adults with severe, complex, and multiple disabilities. It seeks to challenge prevailing assumptions and offer practical steps towards reversing customary accepted theories, methods, practices, and outcomes. Despite extensive research, policies, and procedures of transition, the reality is that post-school outcomes are worrying for those with significant special needs. Community inclusion depends as much upon in-school procedures and support systems as it does the inclusivity of society itself. This book directly addresses these concerns by examining the experiences of young adults living through their transitions in two countries, Aotearoa New Zealand and the USA. Engaging and highly readable case narratives bring fresh insights on the diversity of disability experiences, portraying the under-explored opportunities involved in a transition with dignity. Disability is an often overlooked aspect of one’s intersectional identity. Post-school transition is therefore positioned less as a procedural function of leaving school and more so an urgent matter of social justice. Readers will benefit from the transformative framing of post-school transition based on the capability approach. Genuine opportunities within the transition of young adults with significant disabilities and those who support them may promote a thriving life for all.
Students with Intellectual Disabilities
by Poulomee DattaThis book investigates the self-concept of the students with intellectual disabilities who were placed in specialist and mainstream educational settings in South Australia. It gains insights into what students with intellectual disabilities felt about themselves and their achievements across the different dimensions of self-concept. It is divided into two stages of execution. In Stage 1, the Tennessee Self-Concept questionnaire was administered to students with intellectual disabilities. In Stage 2, interviews were conducted with students with intellectual disabilities, their parents and teachers. These data reflected a range of viewpoints from which to examine the research questions. These findings have implications for teachers, special educators, policy makers and a range of professionals in the education and special education sector in enabling greater understanding of the problems experienced by these students and pointing to modifications and improvements in the services for these students.
Handbook of Disability: Critical Thought and Social Change in a Globalizing World
by Marcia H. Rioux Alexis Buettgen Ezra Zubrow José VieraThis important reference work maps the terrain of disability across the world by providing an overview of issues, concerns and developments in the domains of society, culture, medicine, law, policy, justice, education, economics, and science and technology. It is a truly inclusive volume bringing together perspectives from researchers, activists, professionals, service providers, international development experts and policymakers based in the global North and South, and it particularly focuses on the voices of the principal stakeholders---disabled persons themselves. Working from an interdisciplinary matrix, this book reviews historical developments, contemporary practices and policies . It addresses hitherto unchartered areas in the disability discourse that will be significant in the years to come. In the modern world, the social and medical responses to disability have been separation, segregation and incarceration of disabled people. These responses are reflected in practices of special education, building of asylums, medical classifications and sheltered employment. Current thinking on disability is based on the need to overcome such segregation through the enactment of human rights and socially just programmes, policies and laws such as inclusive education, affirmative action, reasonable accommodation, and supported decision-making. This book explores:· The evolution of the concept of disability over space and time and identifies approaches to disability, debility, equality and equity;· Broad trends in research on disability across the world;· New directions in work on disability;· The emergence of a global disability movement and its etiology;· Intersections of disability with other demographic variables like gender, race, caste, and age; and· Historical and socio-economic interfaces with colonialism, globalization, and social development. Spread over14 sections and spanning more than 80 chapters, this volume is the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference work available on the subject.
Inclusive Sustainability: Harmonising Disability Law and Policy
by Ottavio QuiricoIn light of the third-generation concept of ‘inclusive sustainability’, the volume explores the architecture of global disability governance and its degree of harmonisation. The book integrates socio-cultural, economic, political and legal analyses from an international and comparative perspective. The first part of the volume outlines a tripartite systematisation of disability rights for States and non-state persons. In light of essential economic considerations, the second part explores the relationship between disability and specific fundamental rights and regimes, particularly the rights to life, health, education, work and participation. The third part takes an institutional approach and focuses on the way in which the UN and regional organisations regulate disability (rectius, different ability).
Love for a Deaf Rebel: Schizophrenia On Bowen Island
by Derrick KingLove for a Deaf Rebel is the true story of a tumultuous romance. <P><P> With pathos and nostalgia, the author recounts his roller-coaster ride with Pearl, a vivacious deaf maverick, who, unknown to him, had paranoid schizophrenia. <P><P> We follow their encounters through actual notes written before Derrick learns sign language; we go on their motorcycle ride to Mexico and Guatemala; we watch as the happy couple moves to Bowen Island, a British Columbia community with just three paved roads. <P><P> Pearl and the author marry and build their dream home and hobby farm. They encounter one obstacle after another while building their life together as Pearl's perception of reality-and, crucially, their perception of each other-begins to change. <P><P> The author learns what it means to be deaf, what it means to struggle with mental health, and what it means to love such a woman unconditionally-the ecstasy and the agony. <P><P> A love story and memoir that touches on deafness, schizophrenia, and roughing it in isolated British Columbia.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme: An Australian Public Policy Experiment
by Mhairi Cowden Claire McCullaghThe National Disability Insurance Scheme (known commonly as the NDIS) was introduced as a radical new way of funding disability services in Australia. It is a rare moment in politics and policy making that an idea as revolutionary, ambitious and expensive as the NDIS makes it into its implementation phase. Not surprising, then, that the NDIS has been described by many as the biggest social shift in Australia since Medicare. This book will be a key text for scholars and public policy professionals wishing to understand the NDIS, how it was designed, and lessons learned through its introduction and roll-out. The book addresses how the NDIS has intersected with particular cohorts and sectors, and some of the challenges that have arisen. It highlights the experiences of people with disability through a collection of personal stories from participants and families in the NDIS. The key insights from this large scale public policy experiment are relevant for anyone interested in social change in Australia, or internationally.
Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents with Disabilities
by Tafadzwa Rugoho France MaphosaThis book investigates various experiences of teaching sexual and reproductive health to adolescents with disabilities. Following the adoption of the UNCRPD, adolescents with disabilities still commonly suffer from widespread violation of their rights particularly concerning sexual and reproductive health – often being viewed as either asexual or hypersexual. Contemporary societies do not readily encourage the participation of these young people in conversations or decision making processes concerning their own sexual and reproductive health. This book delves into such complex issues, critically examining how global communities attempt to teach sexual and reproductive issues to adolescents with disabilities in the modern era.