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Family Action for Inclusion in Education by EENET
			Order code: 15-B001 Price: £11.78 £6.00 Format: 210x300mm 115pp spiral bound Family Action for Inclusion in Education celebrates the stories of family-based advocacy organisations which have helped to transform education systems in southern Africa, South Asia, Europe and Australia. Quotations from family and community members provide the reader with valuable insights into the activities, thoughts and feelings of parents involved in fighting for the inclusion of their disabled children. In countries of the South the challenge of providing education for all children is not being met. Disabled children are among the most marginalised from education. This guide has been written for family and community members who may feel isolated and want to form a support group, or advocacy organisation, to challenge exclusion. It will also be of interest to those committed to promoting more inclusive practices in education, such as teachers, teacher educators, policymakers and consumer organisations.
Find Meaning in the Work. Ten exercises to encourage reflection on Direct Support by John O’Brien and Connie Lyle O’Brien
			Order Code: 02-B034 Price: £53.60 Format 310 x 220 mm 31pp folder + CD We believe that . . . . . . direct support workers make an essential contribution to the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families when they are committed, competent, and caring. These exercises look at what makes for good work. . . . opportunities to reflect on what is meaningful in direct service work are one important source of the learning that underpins good work and the effective leadership of service organizations. These exercises structure time for reflection. . . . a sense of meaning cannot be poured into people. People construct meaning for themselves in focused conversation about important questions. Each of these exercises focus reflection. . . . people who do direct support work can benefit from reflection on its meaning; so can people who manage or coordinate services; so can people with disabilities and their families who are interested in hiring and directing their own staff. The purpose of this set of exercises is to encourage reflection so that interested people can form a richer and more meaningful picture of the work of providing direct support to people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Exercises Each exercise defines a structure for reflection on one of these questions: Why should society support the work we do? Who among us best realizes the calling of direct support and why? Am I becoming a worthy ancestor for those who will enter the work in the future? What makes it easier for us to do what it takes to create good outcomes? How much can we influence working conditions? Why do many people place so little value on direct support work and how do we resist? What has my work life-line been and what has lifted me when I have lost the meaning? What dilemma’s and difficulties go with the job and how can we cope with them effectively? What are the important themes in direct support work and how would we express them in a quilt? What are the positive contributions that people with disabilities make to direct support workers? Each of these structured exercises can be done in one to two hours. A single exercise can be done in a staff or team meeting. Exercises can be sequenced for staff development days or for agency retreats. The set includes… • A guide for facilitators • PowerPoint files for each exercise • Printable handouts • Printable resources. John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien learn about building more just and inclusive communities from people with disabilities, their families, and their allies. They developed and tested these exercises in co-operation with more than fifty agencies in Wisconsin.
Finger Tips. Teaching women with disabilities about masturbation through understanding and video by Dave Hingsburger, Sandra Haar and a committee of 9 women
		Order code: 05-MD003 Price: £52.20 Format: DVD and guidebook set 280x215mm 34pp paperback The DVD video breaks new ground as a package that aims at teaching women with disabilities about sexual pleasure. Sandra Haar, in the video, discusses the myths and misconceptions about masturbation and provides a clear “how to” demonstration. Using gentle encouragements and giving lots of opportunities for the viewer to work through the material, Sandra attempts to ensure that the viewing experience is both educational and therapeutic. The book helps place the whole subject of female masturbation into context of the lives of women with disabilities. The book challenges the reader to think about how society has dealt with female sexual pleasure. Throughout the book there are “reflection pauses” which encourage the reader to stop and think about a variety of issues that rise from the text. Liberally using humour the book is also a fun read, from the “Myth of the Mighty Sperm” to “The 12 steps of Female Arousal” the book covers a lot of ground.
First Contact. Charting inner space by Dave Hingsburger
	Order code: 05-B013 Price: £3.99 Format: 215x140mm 36pp paperback This unique book is written especially for those who work directly with individuals who have significant developmental disabilities. The book begins by challenging the reader to reflect on how they “see” a person with a significant disability. Moving past pity and on to personhood, First Contact suggests that the most important aspect of serving those with significant disabilities is to actively “meet” the person behind the disability. First Contact gives the reader ideas and suggestions for establishing contact, rapport and relationship with individuals within their care. Subtly radical, First Contact is an honest discussion of both humanity and uniqueness. This book suggests that those with significant disabilities can be “self advocates” for change in their lives.
Four Feet Tall by Dave Hingsburger
	Order code: 05-B005 Price: £4.99 Format: 215x140mm 76pp paperback A boy. His dog. A mystery. This delightful combination allows Dave to discuss issues of difference and diversity. Illustrated by Ellery Samuels, the book is as wonderful to look at as it is to read. The story is compelling. You will come to love Peter, Christine, Netta and Eric the fur-person who unites them. This book has a simple lesson that takes a lifetime to learn.
Four Sight by Dave Sobsey, Cal Montgomery, Dan Wilkins, Dave Hingsburger
	Order code: 05-B014 Price: £9.50 Format: 280x215mm 44pp paperback Four Sight may be the most controversial book you will read this year. Four writers from the different aspects of the disability community look into the future. They discuss the tolerance in society for violence against people with disabilities. Further, they take on the real life and death issues that people with disabilities face. You will be informed and angered...the writers hope this will move you to action.
Free to fly. A story of manic depression by Caroline Fei-Yeng Kwok
	Order code: 02-B041 Price: £11.00 Format: 210x135mm 220pp paperback Caroline has had first hand experience with mental illness and has put that experience into words so that everyone can benefit. She describes her difficult times, her treatments and her mis-treatments. She also describes her recovery. “There are so many wonderful lessons in this book: The inner world of someone with bipolar disorder, stigmas associated with mental disorders, strengths and weaknesses of our mental health care system, and importance of cultural factors in mental health. All of these are told in a vivid, poignant, insightful and inspirational manner.” Dr. Stanley Sue, Director of Asian American Studies, Professor of Psychology & Psychiatry, University of California
Friends & Inclusion. Five Approaches to Building Relationships by Peggy Hutchison, John Lord & Karen Lord
	Order code: 02-B048 Price £12.95 Format: 215x140mm 105pp paperback It’s about relationships! It’s that simple and that complex. But that is true for all of us; it takes work to build and sustain friendships. If you happen to experience a disability, building relationships must be even more intentional. It is just a matter of degree. We all need to Belong. Peggy, John & Karen describe their personal search and exploration of five approaches to building the good life that Karen enjoys. Their frank assessment is instructive and will assist individuals, families and organizations to be more responsive in the most important assignment of a lifetime - building a network of relationships, so we lead full lives as engaged, participating and contributing citizens, and don’t end up being isolated bystanders. Let Karen be your mentor. She has it figured out for herself - with a little help from her friends.
Furry logic. A guide to life’s little challenges by Jane Seabrook
	Order code: 18-B006 Price: £7.00 Format: 150 x 150 mm 80pp hardback Guaranteed to coax a smile from the grumpiest of grumps, ’Furry logic’ is a charming little book with a big heart and sly humour. Exquisitely detailed watercolour paintings depicting animals caught up in the joy and drudgery of life are paired with old adages given a new spin for our times. Tender thoughts such as “Smile first thing in the morning - get it over with,” “If you don’t agree with me - it means you haven’t been listening,” and “You’ll always be my best friend - you know too much” go a long way toward banishing the blahs and shaking off the blues. Designer and illustrator Jane Seabrook’s 40 universally appealing paintings of birds, bears, penguins, chipmunks, frogs, baboons, and more are rendered in delicate and biologically accurate detail using a tiny sable brush with a single hair at its tip. In the spirit of international best-seller ‘The Blue Day Book’, ‘Furry logic’ speaks to the human condition in a way we can all relate to and feel good about.
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