Strategies for Community Connections

It's a numbers game: acquaintances, friends and intimacy  Meaghan Sweeney
A mother speaks of the importance of building relationships for her daughter. Through an inclusive education and common social events like birthday parties, an invisible web of support has been created for her. The result is “personal security, acceptance, love and belonging”.

Sowing the Seeds for a Good life Ingrid Michalowsky
A parent talks about her role in inviting others to be in her son's life and encourage them to know him for his unique personality and gifts.

The Art of Asking Ric Thompson
Families shouldn’t be shy or reluctant to ask members of the community to help support someone with disability. The article explains why it is important to involve people outside of the immediate family. Some very useful “rules” are given about how to ask someone to become involved.