Fact Sheets & Resources

Conversations

In August 2011, Resourcing Families participated in a Canadian invasion!

A group of parents, allies and advocates assocaited with the Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) travelled from Canada as part of the second phase of a parent exchange initiative that commenced in March 2009.

Trish Bowman

In Canada, people with intellectual disability have been an active part of university community for many years. Trish Bowman has worked in inclusive post-secondary education for over 20 years amd was involved with the first initiative at the University of Alberta in 1987. On a recent Australian visit, she shared some insights:

How do we create a good life - ordinary pathways

Thinking about maximising opportunities for connections - In this extract, Trish talks about maximising opportunities for connection at university, but the same thinking could be applied to other contexts.

Barbara Nish

Barbara Nish, parent and Associate Director of the Southern Alberta Community Living Association, shared some insights.

The importance and purpose of vision - Barbara talks about the vital role of having a vision for her son's life - including in a context of self directed support.

The value of roles - Hear about the importance of roles - including everyday roles like public transport user and home owner.

Ordinary pathways - Barbara discusses the approaches to support for her son - adopting ordinary pathways and then thinking about support.

Knowing Andrew - Barbara shares the importance of people who provide paid support for her son taking time to know him - where he's from and his journey.

Moving to a Self Directed Approach

Please click here to read the Position Paper from the Family Advocacy website.

Presentation during recent IN CONTROL Forum

The presentation of the speakers during the following In Control Forum is now avilable:

How does Self Directed Support work in practice?
24 November 2009

Janet Klees talking about how to build relationships and more...

Janet Klees was recently in Australia and was recorded speaking in Queensland about a range of topics including strategies to build relationships and actions that families can take without funding to work towards the good life.

Please click here to hear Janet Klees.

Resourcing Families brochure and poster

Resourcing Families has an explanatory brochure and poster.

If you think other families you know or support would benefit from information about Resourcing Families please contact us to obtain copies.