Getting the Good Life Through Valued Social Roles

Acceptance and belonging: the helpfulness of being in valued roles Jane Sherwin
The author explains that if people with disability have valued roles, then this will encourage greater community connections. It shows how having valued roles can help lead to a life of meaning and “rich ordinariness”.

SRV as a Resource for Seeking and Shaping the Good Life Michael Kendrick
People with disability are often denied opportunities to have roles that society recognises as valuable and meaningful. Social Role Valorisation (SRV) theory speaks about the importance of developing positive roles for people who have been devalued by the community in order to build “a good life”.

Everyday roles – the power of the familiar Janet Klees
The author discusses the power of everyday ‘little’ roles of life such as family member, friend and neighbour that can add important dimensions of community, contribution and belonging to a person’s life.

The Application of Social Role Valorization in Supporting People with an Intellectual Disability - An Overview  John Armstrong  
Vulnerable people can be devalued by society and assumptions made about negative behaviours and stereotypes. The author shares how valued social roles are vital in enabling people to be seen positively and become valued by others. 

Some Helpful Points to Keep in Mind in the Presence of People Who Cannot or Do not Talk 
Joe Osburn & Jo Massarelli
An article that explores how community connections and communication can be supported between people who can and cannot speak.