Family Stories About Valued Roles
The birthday party host - a valued role for children Jane Gilkes
A story that illustrates the importance of children being supported into typical roles and rites of passage that place them at the centre of experience with other children.
Building Community Connections through Valued Roles Susanne Walden
A mother shares how she is facilitating an age appropriate role for her teenage son based around his real interests and with the opportunity to develop skills and connect with others.
High Expectations and Valued Roles as a Pathway to a Fulfilled Life Heather Barlow
A young woman has a future full of possibilities and promise, including work roles because of the opportunities her family encourage her to pursue.
Finding the pathway to an inclusive life through vision and valued roles Marianne Brazier
A mother talks about her son achieving more than she ever imagined as a result of the familys vision, self education, determination and facilitation of valued roles.
Acceptance and belonging: the importance of peers as role models Robyn Dennett
A mother shares the importance of roles for her son within valued settings with his peers that have developed his social confidence and skills, as well as a sense of belonging.
Supporting friendships: one parent's reflections Pat Amos
Pat Amos talks about how her son's vital role in a team fostered connections, friendships and the opportunity to contribute and be valued.
Getting involved: roles, relationships and good times Shari Raymond
A mother describes the importance of facilitating relationships and opportunities for her son and the rich life that he enjoys.
Inclusion works: stories of community inclusion Inclusion Works
Inclusion begins with a fundamental belief that considers each person an important and valuable member of the community. This brief resource describes how people with disability are being supported to pursue their own interests in the community.
Embracing New Challenges
A young man with disability challenges expectations by embracing the role of artist.
JACKmail: more than just a mail service Sally Richards
An inspiring story of how a mother has helped her son set up a business and the achievements that have resulted. She speaks about how this has helped him engage with people in the community and give meaning to his life.
Click below to see the DVD presentation – JACKmail- delivered by Sally Richards at The Family Advocacy Odyssey Conference in 2007.
Determination, inclusion foundations for football fanatic Karin Melberg Schwier
Hear about a young man pursuing his dream to be a football player.
Calgarian gives back to community as park ranger Karin Melberg Schwier
A volunteering role provides opportunities to build confidence, skills and connections as well as shaping the perception of others.
