We all want the Good Life: for ourselves and for the people we care about. But, traditionally, people with disability have been denied access to (or given a watered-down version of) many of the things that make life meaningful, purposeful and interesting.
Making the Most of Therapy with Anne KeepThis session is for anyone who has ever felt that their life is filled with therapy appointments wondered if there are ways to apply therapy in the real world, away from therapy sessions and the therapist's office struggled to implement a student's therapy needs into the school day noticed that the person receiving therapy finds it demotivating boring and repetitive, or inappropriate for their age and stage in life. In her former role as an Orientation & Mobility Specialist with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, Anne worked alongside many therapists. She noticed that some people enjoyed much better outcomes from their therapy sessions than others. The best results were achieved by therapists whose approach was role and goal-focused didn't only consist of weekly or fortnightly therapist-led sessions in a clinical setting could be integrated seamlessly into the person's regular day recognised and incorporated the experiences and expertise of the individual and their support network. In this presentation, Anne will use real-life examples to identify the critical elements of successful therapy. You'll see how these elements are universal. They can be applied irrespective of the individual's goals or support needs. This will be a valuable session for families and anyone who works alongside therapists. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Charlie Herbert. Hi, I am Charlie. I am in year 11. I am an (RFS) firefighter. I am the chef of my own small business. I am here to tell you about the lovely Anne Keep. Anne has helped people with disability. Now she works at Imagine More. Today Anne will tell how therapy fits with getting the good things in life. Everybody here Is Anne. Meet Anne KeepAnne is the Typical Pathways Initiative Project Coordinator at Imagine More. Before she joined us, Anne was an Orientation & Mobility Specialist with Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. In this role, Anne worked with individuals and their families in their homes, workplaces, schools and local community, often alongside other therapy providers. Anne learned much from her experiences of working with individuals of all ages and with varying support needs. She's become a strong advocate for inclusion in all aspects of life. She has a particular interest in promoting best practices in therapy. Anne is the mum of two amazing and entertaining children and three fur babies. In her spare time, she enjoys various crafts and getting out in nature by running, bushwalking and camping. Contact detailsAnne can be contacted at http://www.imaginemore.org.au (Imagine More) Resources mentioned in this presentationVision - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about vision on the Imagine More website) A Good Life - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/good-life/ (Resources about a good life on the Imagine More website) Valued Social Roles - John Armstrong's presentation https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/craft-valued-role/ (What It Takes to Craft a Valued Role) examines the key elements of a valued role and the part supporters and parents play in facilitating these conditions. Getting a Good Start in a Good Job talks about task analysis. You can listen to this presentation in Episode21-23 of this podcast series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbuV4isNLDI (Your child, your family and early childhood intervention: Family Perspectives) is a short video from https://reimagine.org.au/ (Reimagine Australia) shown in this presentation https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/employment-and-microenterprise/task-analysis/ (Task analysis) - In this presentation, Tom Bevitt from the University of Canberra discusses the process of Task Analysis and how to use it to help people with disability in the workplace
I'm Ready for Work, Are You? With Fiona McIntosh, Jessie Ward and Genna WardAs young people with disability progress through the secondary school years, they and their family members often wonder: what they will do after school? what will they be able to do? Families tell us they inevitably arrive at a narrow set of ‘post-school options'. These vary depending on the young person's assessed readiness for work. In this session, Fiona introduces participants to the concept of customised employment. It's a great approach for people with disability who are looking for meaningful work. It helps everyone involved to imagine a broader range of employment possibilities. You may find that your understanding of “work readiness” will shift dramatically! Participants will get an insight into creating customised employment opportunities. You'll learn that the most successful approaches always align with the interests of the young person, and benefit the employer. These insights will be revealed through interactive exercises and actionable information. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Max Grinsell-Jones. Hi, my name is Max. I would like to tell you about Fiona McIntosh. Fiona works with Imagine More. She leads their ‘School to Work' project. She likes to help young people with disability find good and interesting work. Fiona will be joined by Genna and Jessie Ward. Jessie is in year 12. She loves drama and singing. She is doing an ASBA at a primary school. Jessie wants to help people with disability to be treated fairly. Genna is Jessie's Mum. She is an advocate for inclusion. She has always wanted Jessie to have a good life. Fiona, Jessie and Genna will talk about using discovery to find work. I hope you enjoy this presentation. Meet Fiona McIntoshFiona is the School to Work Project Coordinator at Imagine More. This three-year project aims to strengthen the capacity of young people with disability and their families to achieve valued paid employment and self-employment. Fiona has over 25 years of experience in policy and program development in the ACT Government and local non-government sector. This experience spans housing, homelessness, child welfare and twelve years in the disability sector. Fiona has a strong interest in creating employment opportunities for young people with disability. She is a solo mum to a young daughter. In her free time, she loves connecting with nature through camping and walking, creating her own small enterprise, and creating surreal collages. Contact detailsFiona can be contacted at http://www.imaginemore.org.au (Imagine More) Meet Jessie WardJessie is a Canberra-based Year 12 student. She is currently doing a Business ASBA (Australian School Based Apprenticeship) at a local primary school. Jessie is a dog owner, a circus trainee, and a drama enthusiast who thrives on performing in the school productions. She is also a member of a youth singing group called the Octaves. Jessie lives with the gifts and disabilities of Koolen de Vries, a super-rare genetic condition. She is passionate about changing discrimination against people with disabilities. Jessie is very excited about her new job as a Peer Worker in a project collecting the wisdom of people with disabilities. Meet Genna WardGenna Ward is Mum to daughter Jessie and a passionate practitioner of and advocate for inclusion. Genna and her partner Kim are very committed to laying the foundations for Jessie's good life. They are helping her to establish her place as a respected member of her community have her contributions valued, and enjoy belonging to a rich, diverse, and exciting community. In her work life, Genna is a Clinical Psychologist who works in private practice. Resources mentioned in this presentationhttps://imaginemore.org.au/projects-and-grants/school-to-work/ (School to Work Project) - This is a three-year project funded by the Department of Social Services. It will run...
Shifting the ‘yes, buts' and how being known can keep you safe with John Armstrong and Jan KrugerThis session will draw from stories shared throughout the conference. John and Jan's conversation will look at: how people with disability exceeded expectations when they had the opportunity how being known can keep people safe why being present is the first step to being known why you don't need to speak to make connections and hold valued roles how support can act as a bridge to connection IntroductionThis session was introduced by Charlie Herbert. Hi, I am Charlie. I am in year 11 and a member of the fire brigade. I am (here to tell you about) John Armstrong and Jan Kruger. John lives in Melbourne. He is an SRV (Social Role Valorisation) trainer. He has helped (a lot of) people. John has been working in this field for more than 40 years. John is good at explaining things. Jan is the heart of Imagine More. Jan has studied SRV (Social Role Valorisation) and uses this to guide her work. She has helped people (with disability) to have valued roles and inclusive lives. Everybody, here's John (and) Jan. Meet John ArmstrongJohn Armstrong has worked with people and families of people with a disability for over 40 years. He has worked as a trainer and consultant across many settings with individuals, families and agencies throughout Australia and New Zealand. John is one of only two Senior Trainers of SRV (Social Role Valorisation) in Australia. He has presented on the topic of SRV in many international forums. More recently, he has written two chapters of the recently-published book: Aging and the Good Things of Life: The Application of Social Role Valorization to Supporting people as They Age. Contact detailsWebsite: https://johnarmstrong.media/ (https://johnarmstrong.media/) Meet Jan KrugerJan Kruger is the Executive Director of Imagine More. She has been a strong advocate for people to live valued and inclusive lives for many years. In 2013, Jan co-founded Imagine More in the ACT to strengthen family leadership and advocacy for people with a disability. She advocates for people with disability to hold valued social roles develop meaningful relationships and live typical lives in their communities. Jack, Jan's son, has been her most valuable teacher. He's helped her understand how to support people with disability to get the good things of life by following a typical life path. Jan's ongoing study of Social Role Valorisation (SRV) taught her the importance of valued roles. She became aware that valued roles allow people to participate in and contribute to their community, and relationships can flourish. The SRV framework now guides Jan's family and Imagine More. Jan has also invested in learning about customised employment. This knowledge was invaluable in preparing Jack for life after school. Jan and her family continuously work towards building an ordinary, inclusive life for Jack. Over the years, the family have seen Jack flourish and become a valued member of his community. Contact detailsJan can be contacted at https://imaginemore.org.au/ (Imagine More) Resources mentioned in this presentationJohn and Jan reflect on Erosha's story about her daughter Sethmi's school journey. You can hear this presentation in Episode 17: Reflections on a Journey of School Inclusion https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/valued-roles-in-schools/ (Valued Roles in Schools) - In this workshop, John Armstrong discusses the importance of valued roles in schools for students with disability. John and Jan reflect on Jack's story of finding employment. You can hear this presentation in Episodes 21-23: Getting a Good Start in a Good Job Nurturing freely given relationships - You can hear about this in Janet Klees's presentations Episodes 7-10: Building a Powerhouse Team: Families and Their Support and Episodes 12-14: Towards Mastering the Essentials of the Powerhouse Team John and Jan...
Because we are social creatures, we are ‘hardwired' for kindness and cooperation. It's our natural state. The sense of ‘belonging' is therefore essential to our mental and emotional health. But the social changes of the past 30-40 years have been pushing us in the opposite direction. We've become more socially fragmented, less cohesive, and more isolated. The consequences are obvious: epidemics of loneliness, anxiety and depression. In his presentation, Hugh will help us reconnect with the magic of kindness. He'll explain how building connections can start with small acts of kindness in your neighbourhood. We hope participants will be motivated to use these techniques in their own lives. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Jessie Ward. Hello My name is Jessie Ward. I am a year 12 student, and I'm in a choir called Octave. I am here to introduce a highly celebrated Author, Hugh Mackay Hugh is a social psychologist. He has spent the past 60 years in social research. He is an honorary professor at ANU. He has written 22 books and 8 novels. His most recent book is called The Kindness Revolution. Today Hugh will talk to us about Kindness, Connection and Community. Please welcome Hugh Mackay Meet Hugh MackayHugh Mackay is a Canberra-based social psychologist and researcher, and the bestselling author of 22 books, including eight novels. His latest book, The Kindness Revolution, was published in 2021. He has had a 60-year career in social research and was also a weekly newspaper columnist for over 25 years. He is currently an honorary professor in the Research School of Psychology at ANU and a patron of the Asylum Seekers Centre. Among other honorary appointments, he has been deputy chairman of the Australia Council for the Arts, the inaugural chairman of the ACT government's Community Inclusion Board and an honorary professor at Macquarie, Wollongong and Charles Sturt universities. Hugh is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and the Royal Society of NSW. In recognition of his pioneering work in social research, he has been awarded honorary doctorates by Charles Sturt, Macquarie, NSW, Western Sydney and Wollongong universities. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2015. Resources related to this presentationhttps://www.abs.gov.au/ (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Lim, M., & Australian Psychological Society. (2018). (rep.). https://researchbank.swinburne.edu.au/items/c1d9cd16-ddbe-417f-bbc4-3d499e95bdec/1/ (Australian loneliness report: a survey exploring the loneliness levels of Australians and the impact on their health and wellbeing.) Australian Psychological Society and Swinburne University. Contact detailsWebsite: https://sites.google.com/view/hughmackay (https://sites.google.com/view/hughmackay)
Think Big, Go Micro! With Chloe Reid and Jodie ReidMost people experience a micro-business when they are young. They might look after a friend's pet or mow a neighbour's lawn and receive some money or other item of value in return. Such micro-businesses teach young people valuable lessons about work, money, saving, and contribution. Unfortunately, young people with disability often miss out on enjoying such experiences of work. When COVID-19 changed Chloe's plans for employment, Chloe and her family decided to think big and try a microenterprise. In this presentation, Chloe and her mother, Jodie will outline how they identified Chloe's skills and interests utilised their personal networks and developed a successful microenterprise. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Gus Reichelt Hi, my name is Gus. I am here to introduce Chloe and Jodie Reid. Chloe is 21 years old. She lives in Canberra. Chloe really likes fashion and design. She is great at sewing. Chloe uses this interest and skill in her own micro business. Jodie Reid is Chloe's mum. She thinks inclusion is very important. She believes that everyone has a talent that can lead to meaningful roles. Today we will hear how Chloe started her own business by following her interest and talent in fashion. I hope you enjoy listening to Chloe's story. Meet Chloe ReidChloe Reid is a 21-year-old Canberra local with a strong interest in fashion and design. With her mum Jodie's support, she established a small business called Mrs Clompys Closet. A conversation with one of Jodie's work colleagues led to an order of scrunchies for a local girls' soccer team. Suddenly, Chloe found herself with an exciting niche! Chloe has recently launched her virtual shop on Etsy. She now sells hair scrunchies and beautiful lavender pillows to customers across Australia. Mrs Clompys Closet can be found on Etsy, Instagram and Facebook. Meet Jodie ReidJodie Reid is a passionate and enthusiastic parent who loves talking about inclusion with anyone who wants to listen (and occasionally with some who don't!). She believes that everybody has “their thing”- a talent, a passion, a skill – of value to contribute to those around them. In her professional life, Jodie has worked in a range of government policy and program areas. She enjoys working collaboratively and looking for simple, creative solutions to complex problems. Just because no one has done it that way before doesn't mean it can't be done. Jodie and her husband have two children, 15 and 21. Their daughter attended her local schools, from preschool to secondary college, and completed Year 12 in 2018. With Jodie's help, she then followed her interest in fashion and sewing and runs a successful small enterprise in Canberra. Resources mentioned in Chloe and Jodie's presentationhttps://imaginemore.org.au/projects-and-grants/school-to-work/ (School to Work Project) This is a three-year project funded by the Department of Social Services. It will run until June 2023. The project hopes to see the trend reversed on poor disability employment figures. When work goals are set early in a child's high school years, there are many potential benefits https://www.barefootinvestor.com/ (The Barefoot Investor ) Jodie read Scott Pape's book and found ideas for typical work opportunities for young people. Vision https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about vision on the Imagine More website) Employment and Microenterprise https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/employment-and-microenterprise/ (Resources about employment and microenterprise on the Imagine More website) Contact detailshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/MrsClompysCloset (Mrs Clompy's Closet on Etsy) https://www.facebook.com/mrsclompyscloset/ (Mrs Clompy's Closet on Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/mrs_clompys_closet/ (Mrs Clompy's Closet on Instagram) Email mrsclompyscloset@gmail.com
When Tom was preparing to leave school, and no one was offering any suitable post-school work options, his parents knew they had to come up with the answer. Skip forward 5 years, and Tom is happily and successfully running his own lawn maintenance business with approximately 50 regular clients. Ground Control by Major Tom came into being because his family chose to focus on Tom's interests and skills, and had a goal that Tom would have a valued role in the community. Tom's Circle of Support, which was established at the same time as his business, still meets regularly. The Circle's roles are to support Tom in his decision making to provide new social and recreational opportunities and to hold and protect his vision of a good life. Helen, Tom's mum, will describe the pathway from its beginnings, where she dreamed of a Microenterprise for Tom, to today, where the dream is a reality. In her presentation, Helen will discuss their use of formal (paid) and informal supports share strategies for sustainability, business growth, skill development and independence provide tips on “thinking typical”. Outside-the-box-thinkers will appreciate the ideas, tactics, and strategies that abound in Tom's story. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Gus Reichelt Hi, I am Gus. I am here to tell you about Tom Neale and Helen Neale. Tom is a young man who is nearly 24 years old. He has his own lawn mowing business. Tom likes to travel, go to the pub, and hang out with friends. He is a valued and busy community member. Helen Neale is Tom's mum. Helen works for “Community Living Project” in South Australia. Today Helen will tell us how Tom's business started and grew. I hope you enjoy listening to Tom's story. Meet Tom NealeTom is nearly 24, a hard worker who has had his microenterprise “Ground Control by Major Tom” for almost five years. He is a good friend to many and loves to help out where he can, whether raising funds and awareness for the homeless or being a good neighbour. Tom has a vision for a good and typical life- he loves to travel, go to the pub, hang out with friends, and one day wants a modern house of his own. Tom has Autism, but this doesn't define him. Meet Helen NealeHelen is Tom's mum as well as his current social secretary! She has always had high expectations for Tom and hasn't let the narrow mindedness of others change his life trajectory. Helen now works for Community Living Project in South Australia, an organisation driven by strong values. In this role, she shares information about microenterprise as a career option for people with disability. Resources related to Tom and Helen's presentationhttps://communitylivingproject.org.au/ (Community Living Project) (South Australia) - CLP provides a range of Core Support and Capacity Building services under the NDIS, including assistance to live in your own home and to participate in the community. Vision - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about vision on the Imagine More website) Employment and Microenterprise - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/employment-and-microenterprise/ (Resources about employment and microenterprise on the Imagine More website) Getting the Support Right - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/support/ (Resources about support on the Imagine More website) https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/how-ground-control-by-major-tom-found-greener-pastures/news-story/4b34cd01f7988d2a309062d04b3e61f5 (How Ground Control by Major Tom found greener pastures, The Advertiser, April 20, 2019) - an article about Tom's business in the Adelaide Advertiser which includes the photo discussed in the podcast. Circles of Support - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/circles-of-support/ (Resources about circles of support on the Imagine More website) Contact detailshttps://www.facebook.com/GroundControlbyMajorTom (Ground Control by Major Tom on Facebook)
Ageing and Living Well with Sue RobertsonSue and Susan have known each other for over 20 years. During this time, Sue has been Susan's Citizen Advocate and has supported her to get the good things in life. One of these good things was a place to call home. Susan lived in a group home for many years, but it wasn't a place where she felt relaxed or in control. In this presentation, Sue will describe Susan's steps to move into a place of her own. In July 2021, just before Susan turned 67, she hosted a PATH plan that drew inspiration from the NZ Ageing Well Strategy. Susan is well on her way to living her best life. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Gus Reichelt Hi, my name is Gus. I am here to introduce Sue Robertson. Sue lives in New Zealand. She has worked with people with disability for over 30 years. Sue believes in inclusion and family leadership. Sue has been an advocate for Susan for more than 20 years. And today, she will tell Susan's story. It's called “Ageing and Living Well”. I hope you enjoy listening to Sue. Meet Sue RobertsonSue Robertson has more than 30 years of experience in the disability sector. She has dedicated her career to pushing the boundaries of what's possible and is a fearless champion for families. Sue has spoken internationally on inclusion, family leadership and family governance. She is a facilitator of PATH plans and bespoke personal planning. Somewhere in this journey, Sue completed a Bachelor of Social Sciences and a Diploma in Care Coordination to add to her teaching qualifications. She constantly learns from leaders and mentors with lived experiences of impairment, especially about the disabling impact of societal attitudes about disability. She is encouraged by stories from people who generously share their insights and wisdom. Currently, Sue is Change and Practice Manager with a large disability service provider in New Zealand. In this role, she co-designs and manages projects and initiatives that influence how current and future services are delivered. Sue is a trustee for the Disability Trustee Ltd and an Advisor for Family Network. For nearly 20 years, Sue has been a Citizen Advocate for her friend Susan. Sue has previously worked for Imagine Better as the Family Strategy Manager in New Zealand. She was involved in the development of the NZ Autism Guidelines. Sue lives in New Zealand with her husband Neil. They have three adult children. Katie, their middle child, has been in the first wave of social change since she was born in 1984. Katie lives a great life and has been a source of inspiration for every member of their family. Resources mentioned in Sue's presentationAdvocacy and Human Rights https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/advocacy-and-human-rights/ (Resources about Advocacy on the Imagine More website) Citizen Advocacy http://www.caauckland.org.nz/ (Citizen Advocacy Auckland) https://citizenadvocacytrust.com.au/ (Citizen Advocacy Australia) A Place to Call Home https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/place-to-call-home/ (Resources about home on the Imagine More website) A Good Life https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/good-life/ (Resources about a good life on the Imagine More website)
Much has been learned through the years about open employment. There is much evidence that shows what works and what doesn't work. When the well-established guiding principles of customised employment are applied, desirable results will likely follow. In this presentation, we will look at how a local family applied these principles in the workplace. Jack Kruger, a recent school leaver, will provide an overview of his work roles over the years. He'll explain how these have led to him securing employment at Government House in Canberra. Then Jan Kruger, Jack's mum, and Julia Shumaker, Jack's job mentor, will describe the process of developing Jack's Government House job. They will explain how they worked with the employer to define Jack's responsibilities the nature of Jack's relationships with his co-workers, including their instructional roles adjustments that the employer made to help Jack learn and master his role, and lessons learned along the way. Finally, Milton Tyree will connect Jack's story with the customised employment principles that he described in his pre-conference webinar. This session has been split into three parts. This is part three. Meet Milton TyreeMilton, who is based in the US, has professional and personal experience over decades of helping people with disabilities have strong work roles. He uses the principles of SRV (Social Role Valorisation) as a foundation for his work. Milton helps individuals and organisations include, involve, and appreciate people who are so often unknown, misunderstood, and rejected. He'll share his insights about customised employment and how to get the job set up well right from the start. In 2013, Milton received The Marc Gold Award for Employment. This award is presented annually to an individual who has significantly contributed to increasing access to community and integrated employment for people with significant disabilities. Milton is a Project Associate for the University of Kentucky. He owns Milton Tyree Employment Consulting LLC. Contact detailsmiltontyree@icloud.com Meet Jack Kruger Jack Kruger is a CrossFit member, bike rider, movie enthusiast, employee, Learner driver, friend, and happens to have Down syndrome. Jack attended local schools along with his sisters, and as a result, he is well known in his community. He finished school in 2020 at Daramalan College in Canberra. Jack started his working life at the age of 14 and held several jobs while still at school. Since leaving school, Jack has been crafting a meaningful week of work, study, sport and leisure time. He is currently working as an After-School Care Educator and as a Government House Household officer. Meet Julia ShumakerJulia Shumaker is in her early 20s, a good friend to many, and a vibrant member of her community. She has a keen interest in teaching and supporting people to thrive. Julia has been working alongside Jack Kruger in various roles over the last 4 ½ years. One of her most impactful roles has been as Jack's job mentor. Julia has been learning about customised employment through workshops and mentoring. Implementing this learning has resulted in some wonderful employment outcomes for Jack. As well as working with Jack, Julia runs her own small business. She is a member of a local dance studio and enjoys being outside with nature. Meet Jan KrugerJan Kruger is the Executive Director of Imagine More. She has been a strong advocate for people to live valued and inclusive lives for many years. In 2013, Jan co-founded Imagine More in the ACT to strengthen family leadership and advocacy for people with a disability. She advocates for people with disability to hold valued social roles develop meaningful relationships and live typical lives in their communities. Jan's son, Jack, has been her most valuable teacher. He's helped her understand how to support people with disability to get the good things of life by following a typical life path. Jan's...
Much has been learned through the years about open employment. There is much evidence that shows what works and what doesn't work. When the well-established guiding principles of customised employment are applied, desirable results will likely follow. In this presentation, we will look at how a local family applied these principles in the workplace. Jack Kruger, a recent school leaver, will provide an overview of his work roles over the years. He'll explain how these have led to him securing employment at Government House in Canberra. Then Jan Kruger, Jack's mum, and Julia Shumaker, Jack's job mentor, will describe the process of developing Jack's Government House job. They will explain how they worked with the employer to define Jack's responsibilities the nature of Jack's relationships with his co-workers, including their instructional roles adjustments that the employer made to help Jack learn and master his role, and lessons learned along the way. Finally, Milton Tyree will connect Jack's story with the customised employment principles that he described in his pre-conference webinar. This session has been split into three parts. This is part two. Meet Milton TyreeMilton, who is based in the US, has professional and personal experience over decades of helping people with disabilities have strong work roles. He uses the principles of SRV (Social Role Valorisation) as a foundation for his work. Milton helps individuals and organisations include, involve, and appreciate people who are so often unknown, misunderstood, and rejected. He'll share his insights about customised employment and how to get the job set up well right from the start. In 2013, Milton received The Marc Gold Award for Employment. This award is presented annually to an individual who has significantly contributed to increasing access to community and integrated employment for people with significant disabilities. Milton is a Project Associate for the University of Kentucky. He owns Milton Tyree Employment Consulting LLC. Contact detailsmiltontyree@icloud.com Meet Jack Kruger Jack Kruger is a CrossFit member, bike rider, movie enthusiast, employee, Learner driver, friend, and happens to have Down syndrome. Jack attended local schools along with his sisters, and as a result, he is well known in his community. He finished school in 2020 at Daramalan College in Canberra. Jack started his working life at the age of 14 and held several jobs while still at school. Since leaving school, Jack has been crafting a meaningful week of work, study, sport and leisure time. He is currently working as an After-School Care Educator and as a Government House Household officer. Meet Julia ShumakerJulia Shumaker is in her early 20s, a good friend to many, and a vibrant member of her community. She has a keen interest in teaching and supporting people to thrive. Julia has been working alongside Jack Kruger in various roles over the last 4 ½ years. One of her most impactful roles has been as Jack's job mentor. Julia has been learning about customised employment through workshops and mentoring. Implementing this learning has resulted in some wonderful employment outcomes for Jack. As well as working with Jack, Julia runs her own small business. She is a member of a local dance studio and enjoys being outside with nature. Meet Jan KrugerJan Kruger is the Executive Director of Imagine More. She has been a strong advocate for people to live valued and inclusive lives for many years. In 2013, Jan co-founded Imagine More in the ACT to strengthen family leadership and advocacy for people with a disability. She advocates for people with disability to hold valued social roles develop meaningful relationships and live typical lives in their communities. Jan's son, Jack, has been her most valuable teacher. He's helped her understand how to support people with disability to get the good things of life by following a typical life path. Jan's ongoing
Much has been learned through the years about open employment. There is much evidence that shows what works and what doesn't work. When the well-established guiding principles of customised employment are applied, desirable results will likely follow. In this presentation, we will look at how a local family applied these principles in the workplace. Jack Kruger, a recent school leaver, will provide an overview of his work roles over the years. He'll explain how these have led to him securing employment at Government House in Canberra. Then Jan Kruger, Jack's mum, and Julia Shumaker, Jack's job mentor, will describe the process of developing Jack's Government House job. They will explain how they worked with the employer to define Jack's responsibilities the nature of Jack's relationships with his co-workers, including their instructional roles adjustments that the employer made to help Jack learn and master his role, and lessons learned along the way. Finally, Milton Tyree will connect Jack's story with the customised employment principles that he described in his pre-conference webinar. This session has been split into three parts. This is part one. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Max Grinsell-Jones. Hi, I am Max. I am here to introduce Jack Kruger, Julia Shumaker, Jan Kruger and Milton Tyree. Jack Kruger is a recent school leaver. He works at Government House in Canberra. You have already met Jan Kruger. She is Jack's mother. Julia Shumaker is Jack's job coach. Julia has worked with Jack for five years. Milton is from the USA. He helps people with disability to have strong, inclusive work roles. Today Jack will tell us about his work roles. Julia and Jan will tell us how Jack found his job and how his workmates support him. Our first speaker will be Jack Kruger. Over to you, Jack. Meet Milton TyreeMilton, who is based in the US, has professional and personal experience over decades of helping people with disabilities have strong work roles. He uses the principles of SRV (Social Role Valorisation) as a foundation for his work. Milton helps individuals and organisations include, involve, and appreciate people who are so often unknown, misunderstood, and rejected. He'll share his insights about customised employment and how to get the job set up well right from the start. In 2013, Milton received The Marc Gold Award for Employment. This award is presented annually to an individual who has significantly contributed to increasing access to community and integrated employment for people with significant disabilities. Milton is a Project Associate for the University of Kentucky. He owns Milton Tyree Employment Consulting LLC. Contact detailsmiltontyree@icloud.com Meet Jack Kruger Jack Kruger is a CrossFit member, bike rider, movie enthusiast, employee, Learner driver, friend, and happens to have Down syndrome. Jack attended local schools along with his sisters, and as a result, he is well known in his community. He finished school in 2020 at Daramalan College in Canberra. Jack started his working life at the age of 14 and held several jobs while still at school. Since leaving school, Jack has been crafting a meaningful week of work, study, sport and leisure time. He is currently working as an After-School Care Educator and as a Government House Household officer. Meet Julia ShumakerJulia Shumaker is in her early 20s, a good friend to many, and a vibrant member of her community. She has a keen interest in teaching and supporting people to thrive. Julia has been working alongside Jack Kruger in various roles over the last 4 ½ years. One of her most impactful roles has been as Jack's job mentor. Julia has been learning about customised employment through workshops and mentoring. Implementing this learning has resulted in some wonderful employment outcomes for Jack. As well as working with Jack, Julia runs her own small business. She is a member of a local
Sometimes we are driven by fear to select options that seem safe. These might include special schools, group homes, day programs, even “special swimming classes”. Yet, ironically, safety has never come from segregated settings. Being with valued people in valued places doing valued activities is what keeps people safe. Having someone in your life committed to your wellbeing is what keeps people safe. Paid services and grouping people based on disability can't replicate or replace these critical elements. In this session, John will provide a framework to help us overcome our fears. He'll show us how to use our Vision to truly safeguard the lives of people with disability. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Charlie Herbert. Hi, I am Charlie. I am in year 11. I am a firefighter. I am (here to tell you about) John Armstrong. John lives in Melbourne. He is an SRV (Social Role Valorisation) trainer. He has helped (a lot of) people. John has been working (in this field) for more than 40 years. John is (really) good at explaining things. Everybody, here is John! Meet John ArmstrongJohn Armstrong has worked with people and families of people with a disability for over 40 years. He has worked as a trainer and consultant across many settings with individuals, families and agencies throughout Australia and New Zealand. John is one of only two Senior Trainers of SRV (Social Role Valorisation) in Australia. He has presented on the topic of SRV in many international forums. More recently, he has written two chapters of the recently-published book: Aging and the Good Things of Life: The Application of Social Role Valorization to Supporting People as They Age. Resources related to John's presentationVision - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about Vision on the Imagine More website) Social Role Valorisation (SRV) https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/#:~:text=What%20is%20Social%20Role%20Valorisation,to%20support%20the%20person%20to (Resources on SRV on the Imagine More website) https://socialrolevalorization.com/srv-theory/ (International Social Role Valorisation Association) http://www.asrva.org.au/ (Australian SRV Association (ASRVA)) John talks about 3 essential questions we all need clear answers to. This is drawn from: Stone, D., Patton, B., & Heen, S. (2010). Difficult conversations. Penguin. Contact detailsWebsite: https://johnarmstrong.media/ (https://johnarmstrong.media/)
Follow Tia and her team on their journey of discovering meaningful employment for Tia, driven by her interests. Tia's journey began with a desire to ensure her post-school life was not dominated by screens and solitude. She had an interest in fashion, design, and modelling. Her team explored this interest with her and tested creative methods of designing that didn't involve sketching or drawing. As a result of this process, Tia has created her successful fashion label, Funk N Soul 97, and has become a runway model. In this presentation, Tia walks us through every step of creating her Polynesian-inspired fashion ranges to show the unique ways she works. You will learn about the support Tia received along the way how Tia's business is structured to be sustainable, and how you can get started on your own Microenterprise journey. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Laura Esplin Hi, I am Laura Mary Esplin. I am a year 4 student, sister and gymnast. I am here to introduce Tia Semi, Gina Semi, and Samantha Powell. Tia is a fashion designer and a model. She lives in Western Australia. She owns a fashion business. Gina Semi is Tia's mother. She helps young people with disability reach their work goals. Samantha Powell works for Valued Lives. She helped Tia to start her business. I hope you enjoy listening to Tia, Gina, and Samantha. Meet Tia SemiTia Semi is the founder, owner and creative force behind Funk N' Soul 97. She is a proud Polynesian-Australian woman with disabilities, living in Western Australia. Her vision is to create, push boundaries and inspire. Tia aims to make connections with people, teach people to see her abilities, accept her for who she is, and teach them to accept differences. Tia designs and creates culturally inspired fashion ranges which have featured in local, interstate, and international runways. She also is a successful model. She has walked the runway in Australia and New Zealand. Tia has been invited to participate in New York Fashion Week's Flying Solo “Ones to Watch” event as a model and designer in 2022. Meet Gina SemiGina is a hairdresser by trade and has owned her salon for seven years. She could see that there were no suitable employment options for her daughter, Tia. Local service providers did not offer the support Tia needed to reach her goals. So Gina started building connections with other like-minded parents and working with Tia to discover what work would look like for her. When the Valued Lives Microenterprise Project was born, Gina worked there in a volunteer capacity. During this time, she started building Tia's business and supported others to do the same. Gina now works as an Innovative Employment Advisor and helps people to fulfil their employment goals. Meet Samantha PowellSamantha is a West Aussie with a lifetime of experience in disability. She has held volunteer roles and governance positions in the Not For Profit sector. She has qualifications in business, community services, advocacy and education support, including a Bachelors degree in Community Development. These have allowed her to put her unique perspective to use and to empower people with disability. Samantha is values-driven and approaches everything she does with authenticity. Her work at Valued Lives allows her to follow her passion for creating more employment opportunities for people with disability. In doing so, she hopes to change attitudes around disability employment. When not at work, Samantha is busy being a soccer Mum and cat lady. Contact detailshttps://funknsoul97.com/ (Funk N Soul 97's Website) https://www.facebook.com/funknsoul97/ (Funk N Soul 97 on Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/funknsoul97/ (Funk N Soul 97 on Instagram)
When their daughter Katie was born 35 years ago, Sue and Neil began to make plans for the future. Katie has lived in a home of her own for the past 14 years. She is well known by her neighbours and has tasked herself with many neighbourhood roles. The impact of autism has made it difficult for Katie to be understood at times. This hasn't stopped the family from supporting Katie to live her best life in her home and make decisions for herself. Now, with retirement on their minds, Sue and Neil are planning to move to a new town in the heart of New Zealand. Katie will be moving to her new home in the same town at the same time. This move will be the culmination of a long design phase and some powerful planning. This is a story about a family with a strong vision, resilience, and creativity. It's about what they did when funding was available and when it wasn't. It's about how they respect Katie's ongoing independence and autonomy and how they recognise and help her make the most of her strengths. And it's about the evolution of Katie's support team over time, preparing for the time when Sue and Neil have “fallen off their perch.” IntroductionThis session was introduced by Gus Reichelt Hi, my name is Gus. I am here to introduce Sue Robert-son. Sue lives in New Zealand. She has worked with people with disability for over 30 years. Sue believes in inclusion and family leadership. Sue has a daughter named Katie. Today Sue will tell us how Katie got her own home. Her presentation is called “Preparing for when we fall off our perch”. I hope you enjoy listening to Sue. Meet Sue RobertsonSue Robertson has more than 30 years of experience in the disability sector. She has dedicated her career to pushing the boundaries of what's possible and is a fearless champion for families. Sue has spoken internationally on inclusion, family leadership and family governance. She is a facilitator of PATH plans and bespoke personal planning. Somewhere in this journey, Sue completed a Bachelor of Social Sciences and a Diploma in Care Coordination to add to her teaching qualifications. She learns constantly from leaders and mentors with lived experiences of impairment, especially about the disabling impact of societal attitudes about disability. She is encouraged by stories from people who generously share their insights and wisdom. Sue is currently is Change and Practice Manager with a large disability service provider in New Zealand. In this role, she co-designs and manages projects and initiatives that influence how current and future services are delivered. Sue is a trustee for the Disability Trustee Ltd and an Advisor for Family Network. For nearly 20 years, Sue has been a Citizen Advocate for her friend Susan. Sue has previously worked for Imagine Better as the Family Strategy Manager in New Zealand. She was involved in the development of the NZ Autism Guidelines. Sue lives in New Zealand with her husband Neil. They have three adult children. Katie, their middle child, has been in the first wave of social change since she was born in 1984. Katie lives a great life and has been a source of inspiration for all members of their family. Resources related to Sue's presentationInclusive Education - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/inclusive-education/ (Resources about inclusive education on the Imagine More website) Vision - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about vision on the Imagine More website) http://www.inclusivelivingnetwork.ie/our-manifesto (Inclusive Living Network Manifesto) A Good Life - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/good-life/ (Resources about the Good Life on the Imagine More website)
In this presentation, Erosha shares the story of how she successfully got her daughter Sethmi out of an autism unit. Sethmi is now physically, socially, and academically included in another school. Many professionals told Erosha that Sethmi wasn't ‘ready' to be fully included in a mainstream classroom. So the family moved Sethmi to a school that shared their belief that, with the opportunity of inclusion, they would see her potential. Sethmi's achievements demonstrate just how right the family was. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Laura Esplin Hello, my name is Laura Mary Esplin. I am a year 4 student, sister and gymnast. I am here to tell you about Erosha. Erosha is a mother of three children. She works at Imagine More. She is also studying psychology. She is a great believer of Inclusive Education. Today she will talk about her daughter Sethmi and their inclusive education journey. Meet Erosha BakmiwewaErosha is the mother of three children, Sethmi, Jayden and Keisha. She was a financial analyst before moving on to community services and enrolling for further studies in psychology. Currently, Erosha works at Imagine More as a facilitator, mainly in the Inclusive Education space. Erosha's priorities in life changed when her eldest was diagnosed with ASD as a toddler. Since then, Erosha has been an active advocate of inclusion. This advocacy has been instrumental in getting Sethmi enrolled in a mainstream school. Among Erosha's passions are many community initiatives, including fundraising for charities creating awareness of Inclusive Education and helping other families achieve good life outcomes for their family members. Erosha is a dance enthusiast. She cooks amazing meals, moves mountains for friends and family, and really enjoys a good chat, with or without coffee. Resources mentioned in Erosha's presentationVision - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about vision on the Imagine More website) https://www.darcyelks.com/ (Darcy Elks) - Darcy is an educator, consultant, human service evaluator, and advocate on behalf of people who are socially devalued. Inclusive Education - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/inclusive-education/ (Resources about inclusive education on the Imagine More website) Reading Mastery program - to find out more about this program please contact Erosha: erosha@imaginemore.org.au https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/circles-of-support/amigos/ (Amigos - A Bunch of Mates) - Erosha Bakmiwewa created a friendship group called The Amigos around her daughter Sethmi, who is fully included in her primary school. She explains how difficult it was to first start a friendship circle because of the emotional involvement. But it's been well worth the challenges, and the experience has been very rewarding for Sethmi. Contact detailsErosha can be contacted at https://imaginemore.org.au/ (Imagine More)
Societal attitudes have failed to acknowledge that people with a disability are sexual beings. They have the same rights to sexual expression, education, and health as people without a disability. Yet, people with disability have traditionally not had access to information about sexuality. Their differing needs for sexuality education has also been widely overlooked. People with disability face many challenges regarding their sexuality and relationships. But, as Tim will show us, these challenges aren't inherently due to their disability. The root of these challenges reveals a broader social lack of clarity and consistency about these topics. In this presentation, Tim will share ways we can support people with disability in conversations about relationships and sexuality at home, at school and in the workplace. He'll also explain how to access health information and education that is meaningful and relevant. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Gus Reichelt Hi, my name is Gus. I am here to introduce Tim Bavinton. He works with young people at Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT. He helps people with disability learn about sexual health. Today he will talk to us about how relationships and sexuality is important to all of us. I hope you enjoy listening to Tim. Meet Tim BavintonTim Bavinton is a youth worker, teacher and community educator, and manager by training. He is currently the Executive Director of Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT (SHFPACT). Before this, Tim established Service Assisting Male Survivors of Sexual Assault (SAMSSA) in the ACT under the auspice of the Canberra Rape Crisis Centre. Tim's professional interests include youth health prevention of sexual violence and the role of education for personal and community empowerment. Tim's personal interests include history, languages, good food, wine and coffee, and being a dad. Resources related to Tim's presentationhttps://www.shfpact.org.au/ (Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT) https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities.html (UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)) https://www.un.org/en/about-us/universal-declaration-of-human-rights (Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
People with sensory/movement differences and diversity may process the world around them in a manner that can result in behaviour that causes them trouble. In this conference session, Kate McGinnity and Anna Nikolay share their experiences of understanding and supporting individuals with sensory and movement differences. Their focus for every individual is on finding the root cause of their behaviours. Kate and Anna will explain different types of sensory processing describe how the method of processing may provide clues about the function of the behaviour explain how we can better support an individual's processing so they may live their best lives. When people see unusual behaviours, they tend to make assumptions that may be unhelpful. So Kate and Anna will share a framework for thinking about behaviour from a processing perspective. You'll see examples and hear descriptions of how to support the processing support new behaviour support bigger lives. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Sethmi Lekamarachchi Hello, my name is Sethmi. I am a high schooler, sister and a dancer. I am here to tell you about Kate McGinnity and Anna Nikolay. They both live in the USA. They help people with Autism to enjoy the good life. Today they will tell us why some people behave differently. Sharon Hammer and Lisa Ladson work with Kate and Anna. They will join us later for the Q&A. Please welcome Kate, Anna, Sharon, and Lisa. Meet Kate McGinnityKate is an international presenter and author as well as a nationally recognised consultant/coach and teacher in the field of autism. She has over 35 years of experience working with individuals with autism and their families. During her tenure as a teacher, Kate was recognised as the National Teacher of the Year by the Autism Society of America. She is currently involved in private practice providing training and consultation/coaching to professionals and parents. She also provides counselling and yoga to individuals on the autism spectrum. Kate has taught graduate-level autism-related courses, through a variety of universities. Kate is the co-author of three books. She is committed to bringing her passion and compassion to every aspect of her work and life. Meet Anne NikolayAnna Nikolay is a special education teacher and Autism consultant in Wisconsin. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2018 with degrees in Elementary and Special Education. She has taught special education in Wisconsin since then. Anna was selected early in her career to be a member of an esteemed group of colleagues on a district-wide autism support team. After one year, Anna began co-leading the team. Anna develops and presents trainings for staff and families on a variety of autism and other special education-related topics. She is known for her ability to collaborate with individuals and students who cross her path. In 2019 Anna started her Autism consulting business Nikolay Consulting, LLC. Through Nikolay Consulting, she helps support and amplify the voices of individuals with Autism. In 2020, Anna started in the Education Policy and K-12 Leadership Masters program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Resources related to Kate and Anna's presentationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRPXdpsvsy8 (Autism Processing video) - A basic visual and description of how the retrieval, processing, and storage of the autistic neurology functions. Lights! Camera! Autism! 2 by Kate McGinnity, Sharon Hammer and Lisa Ladson (2013) - This book addresses the “how” around using ‘video modelling' to assist people with Autism with learning. https://cru.org.au/product/lights-camera-autism-2/ (Available from CRU)
In this practical, interactive session, Janet Klees will zero in on some essential elements and strategies that ensure that you and your team are on their way to making a lasting and positive difference in the lifestyle and experience of your family member. Together, we will: Discover which elements to focus on to make the most significant difference in a good life in community with your family member Zero in on the different perspectives of every team member – the person, family, support – and why this matters Define “good support” – what does it look like, feel like, sound like when it happens, and what gets in the way Learn how to orient new staff to the position of being a bridge to community Explore the concept of being a bridge: how your presence can impact belonging what “fading” can look like, and the inherent but essential tensions to master Learn how to harness resilience Discover the power of thinking in metaphor This session has been split into three parts. This is part two. Meet Janet KleesJanet Klees is the Executive Director of the https://www.dafrs.com/ (Durham Association for Family Resources and Support), a family-centred, SRV-anchored resource and support centre for families interested in building good, ordinary lives in community for and with their family members with disability. Janet has spoken many times at our events over the years. She is a popular presenter because of her ability to communicate the nuances of supporting people with disability to enjoy the good things of life. Resources mentioned in Janet's presentationSocial Role Valorisation (SRV) https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/#:~:text=What%20is%20Social%20Role%20Valorisation,to%20support%20the%20person%20to (Resources about SRV on the Imagine More website) https://socialrolevalorization.com/srv-theory/ (International Social Role Valorisation Association) http://www.asrva.org.au/ (Australian SRV Association (ASRVA)) Vision - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about vision on the Imagine More website) The Good Things in Life - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/good-life/ (Resources about A Good Life on the Imagine More website) We come bearing gifts: The story of the Deohaeko Support Network (1996) by Janet Klees - https://cru.org.au/product/we-come-bearing-gifts/ (available from CRU) Our Presence Has Roots: The ongoing story of the Deohaeko Support Network (2005) by Janet Klees - https://cru.org.au/product/our-presence-has-roots/#:~:text=Description-,Our%20Presence%20Has%20Roots%3A%20The%20ongoing%20story%20of%20the%20Deohaeko,who%20have%20a%20developmental%20disability. (available from CRU)
In this practical, interactive session, Janet Klees will zero in on some essential elements and strategies that ensure that you and your team are on their way to making a lasting and positive difference in the lifestyle and experience of your family member. Together, we will: Discover which elements to focus on to make the most significant difference in a good life in community with your family member Zero in on the different perspectives of every team member – the person, family, support – and why this matters Define “good support” – what does it look like, feel like, sound like when it happens, and what gets in the way Learn how to orient new staff to the position of being a bridge to community Explore the concept of being a bridge: how your presence can impact belonging what “fading” can look like, and the inherent but essential tensions to master Learn how to harness resilience Discover the power of thinking in metaphor This session has been split into three parts. This is part two. Meet Janet KleesJanet Klees is the Executive Director of the https://www.dafrs.com/ (Durham Association for Family Resources and Support), a family-centred, SRV-anchored resource and support centre for families interested in building good, ordinary lives in community for and with their family members with disability. Janet has spoken many times at our events over the years. She is a popular presenter because of her ability to communicate the nuances of supporting people with disability to enjoy the good things of life. Resources mentioned in Janet's presentationSocial Role Valorisation (SRV) https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/#:~:text=What%20is%20Social%20Role%20Valorisation,to%20support%20the%20person%20to (Resources about SRV on the Imagine More website) https://socialrolevalorization.com/srv-theory/ (International Social Role Valorisation Association) http://www.asrva.org.au/ (Australian SRV Association (ASRVA)) Vision - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about vision on the Imagine More website) The Good Things in Life - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/good-life/ (Resources about A Good Life on the Imagine More website) We come bearing gifts: The story of the Deohaeko Support Network (1996) by Janet Klees - https://cru.org.au/product/we-come-bearing-gifts/ (available from CRU) Our Presence Has Roots: The ongoing story of the Deohaeko Support Network (2005) by Janet Klees - https://cru.org.au/product/our-presence-has-roots/#:~:text=Description-,Our%20Presence%20Has%20Roots%3A%20The%20ongoing%20story%20of%20the%20Deohaeko,who%20have%20a%20developmental%20disability. (available from CRU)
In this practical, interactive session, Janet Klees will zero in on some essential elements and strategies that ensure that you and your team are on their way to making a lasting and positive difference in the lifestyle and experience of your family member. Together, we will: Discover which elements to focus on to make the most significant difference in a good life in community with your family member Zero in on the different perspectives of every team member – the person, family, support – and why this matters Define “good support” – what does it look like, feel like, sound like when it happens, and what gets in the way Learn how to orient new staff to the position of being a bridge to community Explore the concept of being a bridge: how your presence can impact belonging what “fading” can look like, and the inherent but essential tensions to master Learn how to harness resilience Discover the power of thinking in metaphor This session has been split into three parts. This is part one. Introduction This session was introduced by Gus Reichelt Hi, my name is Gus. I would like to tell you about Janet Klees. Janet lives in Canada. Her work is very important. It is based on SRV (Social Role Valorisation). She helps people with disability to get the good things in life. Janet believes that it's important to build strong communities that welcome everyone. Janet is very good at teaching the best way to support people with disability. Last time Janet spoke about "Building a Powerhouse Team: Families and Their Support." Her presentation today is called “Towards Mastering the Essentials of the Powerhouse Team.” I hope you enjoy listening to Janet. Meet Janet KleesJanet Klees is the Executive Director of the https://www.dafrs.com/ (Durham Association for Family Resources and Support), a family-centred, SRV-anchored resource and support centre for families interested in building good, ordinary lives in community for and with their family members with disability. Janet has spoken many times at our events over the years. She is a popular presenter because of her ability to communicate the nuances of supporting people with disability to enjoy the good things of life. Resources mentioned in Janet's presentationSocial Role Valorisation (SRV) https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/#:~:text=What%20is%20Social%20Role%20Valorisation,to%20support%20the%20person%20to (Resources about SRV on the Imagine More website) https://socialrolevalorization.com/srv-theory/ (International Social Role Valorisation Association) http://www.asrva.org.au/ (Australian SRV Association (ASRVA)) Vision - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about vision on the Imagine More website) The Good Things in Life - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/good-life/ (Resources about A Good Life on the Imagine More website) We come bearing gifts: The story of the Deohaeko Support Network (1996) by Janet Klees - https://cru.org.au/product/we-come-bearing-gifts/ (available from CRU) Our Presence Has Roots: The ongoing story of the Deohaeko Support Network (2005) by Janet Klees - https://cru.org.au/product/our-presence-has-roots/#:~:text=Description-,Our%20Presence%20Has%20Roots%3A%20The%20ongoing%20story%20of%20the%20Deohaeko,who%20have%20a%20developmental%20disability. (available from CRU)
In this presentation, you will hear how Jacob's family thoughtfully and intentionally crafted a Good Life for him. Jacob leads a life full of meaning, purpose, contribution, and belonging. Amongst other roles, he is a Woolworths employee small business owner coffee trailer volunteer surfer and surf club member dancer gym and music enthusiast and much-loved brother and uncle. Together, Jacob's family made intentional choices about critical life elements such as education, community and work. The strong Vision they hold for Jacob's life has guided this process every step of the way. This presentation will highlight the importance of having a Vision for a Good Life. It will emphasise the value of seeking typical experiences and holding high expectations for people with disability. And it will demonstrate how community connection can lead to opportunities, enduring relationships, and a life filled with rich experiences. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Jessie Ward. Hello everyone. My name is Jessie Ward. I am a year 12 student, and I am here to introduce you to Annette Bush and Jacob Bush. Jacob is a young man of 22 years. He lives in NSW. He is a surfer, a gym member, dancer and an Essential worker at Woolworths. He has followed an ordinary inclusive life throughout school. This has given him many opportunities for getting good things in life. Annette is Jacob's mother. She is a big believer of inclusion. Annette has presented at many workshops about the benefits of having an inclusive life for people with disability. She thinks having an inclusive start at school is very important in getting the ‘Good Things in life'. Today Annette will share Jacob's journey with us. She will talk to us about the importance of having a vision and how this helped her son walk an ordinary life path to get the good things in life. Meet JacobJacob is a young man of 22 years. He is a surfer, gym member, bike rider, and dancer. Pursuing these interests has broadened his connections to his community while also keeping him fit and healthy. Jacob graduated from Year 12 in 2018. Throughout his school years, Jacob was fully included in regular classes alongside his peers. This typical school journey provided many opportunities, including numerous work experience placements during high school. These experiences led to Jacob's current employment as an essential worker at Woolworths. Meet AnnetteAnnette is the mother of five children and grandmother to two. She is passionate about inclusion and belonging in community. Annette believes that inclusion in the school setting is where the Good Life journey starts. In her experience, inclusive education was the critical factor that created community belonging for her son. Annette has been affiliated with Family Advocacy NSW for 18 years. She has spoken at and facilitated many workshops promoting inclusion in education, the community, and the workforce. Resources related to Annette's presentationVision - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/your-vision/ (Resources about Vision on the Imagine More website) Inclusive education - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/inclusive-education/ (Resources about inclusive education on the Imagine More website) Employment - https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/employment-and-microenterprise/ (Resources about employment on the Imagine More website) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9HBUl-1_xE (Accept Difference Inclusive Employment) - This is the video shared in the presentation that tells Jacob's story of being a valued Woolworths employee
When Families and Paid Supporters share a vision of the role and value of paid support in bringing about a fuller, contributing life in the community, then anything is possible! Families don't have time or resources to waste, so this session will focus on tactics that are immediately actionable. You'll learn ways to ensure that paid support leads to meaningful and rich lifestyles that are filled with opportunities for contribution and relationship. During this two-hour presentation, Janet will focus on the unique role of paid support. She'll explain how the role can be powerful when both family and paid supporters understand what “effective support” actually means. You'll gain clarity about the most crucial role of the supporter: being a bridge to community and relationship. Janet will share stories, strategies, and examples of effective bridge-building. These are based on many years of combined experience with families and supports. You will learn: about support as an essential bridging role how to create situations that will provide rich opportunities for building a bridge. Then Janet will provide some practical tactics, including how to turn everyday situations into moments of possibility how to think through all support actions and requirements using the “bridge lens”, and how to provide direct support to make a lasting difference in people's lives. This presentation is a must-see for families and the support workers, coaches, and mentors they employ. This session has been split into four parts. This is part four. In part one Janet talked about how crafting and sharing a vision for a good life provides a path forward to a desirable future. Part two included ideas to thoughtfully get to know who the person is at their core. Janet also investigated the essential role of (paid) support being the bridging of relationships, not the relationships itself. In part three Janet shared some intentional design and implementation strategies focused on building valued roles. Meet Janet KleesJanet Klees is the Executive Director of the https://www.dafrs.com/ (Durham Association for Family Resources and Support), a family-centred, SRV-anchored resource and support centre for families interested in building good, ordinary lives in community for and with their family members with disability. Janet has spoken many times at our events over the years. She is a popular presenter because of her ability to communicate the nuances of supporting people with disability to enjoy the good things of life. Resources related to Janet's presentationBuilding a Context for Relationship - Janet abbreviates this to "BCR" during her presentation Social Role Valorisation (SRV) https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/#:~:text=What%20is%20Social%20Role%20Valorisation,to%20support%20the%20person%20to (Resources on SRV on the Imagine More website) https://socialrolevalorization.com/srv-theory/ (International Social Role Valorisation Association) http://www.asrva.org.au/ (Australian SRV Association (ASRVA))
When Families and Paid Supporters share a vision of the role and value of paid support in bringing about a fuller, contributing life in the community, then anything is possible! Families don't have time or resources to waste, so this session will focus on tactics that are immediately actionable. You'll learn ways to ensure that paid support leads to meaningful and rich lifestyles that are filled with opportunities for contribution and relationship. During this two-hour presentation, Janet will focus on the unique role of paid support. She'll explain how the role can be powerful when both family and paid supporters understand what “effective support” actually means. You'll gain clarity about the most crucial role of the supporter: being a bridge to community and relationship. Janet will share stories, strategies, and examples of effective bridge-building. These are based on many years of combined experience with families and supports. You will learn: about support as an essential bridging role how to create situations that will provide rich opportunities for building a bridge. Then Janet will provide some practical tactics, including how to turn everyday situations into moments of possibility how to think through all support actions and requirements using the “bridge lens”, and how to provide direct support to make a lasting difference in people's lives. This presentation is a must-see for families and the support workers, coaches, and mentors they employ. This session has been split into four parts. This is part three. In part one Janet talked about how crafting and sharing a vision for a good life provides a path forward to a desirable future. Part two included ideas to thoughtfully get to know who the person is at their core. Janet also investigated the essential role of (paid) support being the bridging of relationships, not the relationships itself. Meet Janet KleesJanet Klees is the Executive Director of the https://www.dafrs.com/ (Durham Association for Family Resources and Support), a family-centred, SRV-anchored resource and support centre for families interested in building good, ordinary lives in community for and with their family members with disability. Janet has spoken many times at our events over the years. She is a popular presenter because of her ability to communicate the nuances of supporting people with disability to enjoy the good things of life. Resources related to Janet's presentationBuilding a Context for Relationship - Janet abbreviates this to "BCR" during her presentation Social Role Valorisation (SRV) https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/#:~:text=What%20is%20Social%20Role%20Valorisation,to%20support%20the%20person%20to (Resources on SRV on the Imagine More website) https://socialrolevalorization.com/srv-theory/ (International Social Role Valorisation Association) http://www.asrva.org.au/ (Australian SRV Association (ASRVA))
When Families and Paid Supporters share a vision of the role and value of paid support in bringing about a fuller, contributing life in the community, then anything is possible! Families don't have time or resources to waste, so this session will focus on tactics that are immediately actionable. You'll learn ways to ensure that paid support leads to meaningful and rich lifestyles that are filled with opportunities for contribution and relationship. During this two-hour presentation, Janet will focus on the unique role of paid support. She'll explain how the role can be powerful when both family and paid supporters understand what “effective support” actually means. You'll gain clarity about the most crucial role of the supporter: being a bridge to community and relationship. Janet will share stories, strategies, and examples of effective bridge-building. These are based on many years of combined experience with families and supports. You will learn: about support as an essential bridging role how to create situations that will provide rich opportunities for building a bridge. Then Janet will provide some practical tactics, including how to turn everyday situations into moments of possibility how to think through all support actions and requirements using the “bridge lens”, and how to provide direct support to make a lasting difference in people's lives. This presentation is a must-see for families and the support workers, coaches, and mentors they employ. This session has been split into four parts. This is part two. In part one Janet talked about how crafting and sharing a vision for a good life provides a path forward to a desirable future. Meet Janet KleesJanet Klees is the Executive Director of the https://www.dafrs.com/ (Durham Association for Family Resources and Support), a family-centred, SRV-anchored resource and support centre for families interested in building good, ordinary lives in community for and with their family members with disability. Janet has spoken many times at our events over the years. She is a popular presenter because of her ability to communicate the nuances of supporting people with disability to enjoy the good things of life. Resources related to Janet's presentationBuilding a Context for Relationship - Janet abbreviates this to "BCR" during her presentation Social Role Valorisation (SRV) https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/#:~:text=What%20is%20Social%20Role%20Valorisation,to%20support%20the%20person%20to (Resources on SRV on the Imagine More website) https://socialrolevalorization.com/srv-theory/ (International Social Role Valorisation Association) http://www.asrva.org.au/ (Australian SRV Association (ASRVA))
When Families and Paid Supporters share a vision of the role and value of paid support in bringing about a fuller, contributing life in the community, then anything is possible! Families don't have time or resources to waste, so this session will focus on tactics that are immediately actionable. You'll learn ways to ensure that paid support leads to meaningful and rich lifestyles that are filled with opportunities for contribution and relationship. During this two-hour presentation, Janet will focus on the unique role of paid support. She'll explain how the role can be powerful when both family and paid supporters understand what “effective support” actually means. You'll gain clarity about the most crucial role of the supporter: being a bridge to community and relationship. Janet will share stories, strategies, and examples of effective bridge-building. These are based on many years of combined experience with families and supports. You will learn: about support as an essential bridging role how to create situations that will provide rich opportunities for building a bridge. Then Janet will provide some practical tactics, including how to turn everyday situations into moments of possibility how to think through all support actions and requirements using the “bridge lens”, and how to provide direct support to make a lasting difference in people's lives. This presentation is a must-see for families and the support workers, coaches, and mentors they employ. This session has been split into four parts. This is part one. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Gus Reichelt Hi, my name is Gus. I would like to tell you about Janet Klees. Janet lives in Canada. Her work is very important. It is based on SRV (Social Role Valorisation). She helps people with disability to get the good things in life. Janet believes that it's important to build strong communities that welcome everyone. People with disability do best when they live in their local community. Janet is very good at teaching the best way to support people with disability. Today Janet will speak to us about "Building a Powerhouse Team: Families and Their Support." I hope you enjoy listening to Janet. Meet Janet KleesJanet Klees is the Executive Director of the https://www.dafrs.com/ (Durham Association for Family Resources and Support), a family-centred, SRV-anchored resource and support centre for families interested in building good, ordinary lives in community for and with their family members with disability. Janet has spoken many times at our events over the years. She is a popular presenter because of her ability to communicate the nuances of supporting people with disability to enjoy the good things of life. Resources related to Janet's presentationBuilding a Context for Relationship - Janet abbreviates this to "BCR" during her presentation Social Role Valorisation (SRV) https://imaginemore.org.au/resources/social-role-valorisation/#:~:text=What%20is%20Social%20Role%20Valorisation,to%20support%20the%20person%20to (Resources on SRV on the Imagine More website) https://socialrolevalorization.com/srv-theory/ (International Social Role Valorisation Association) http://www.asrva.org.au/ (Australian SRV Association (ASRVA))
Milton Tyree joined us from the US to discuss the significance of suitable employment for people with disabilities. The session focused on the evolution of open employment services over the last 40 years. One of the most challenging decisions facing employment supporters is determining their own role. It can be hard to know when to get involved and when to step aside. So Milton discussed the best way to instruct and support an employee with a disability. Related to this role dilemma, Milton examined the relevance of two frameworks for the role of the employment supporter: Social Role Valorisation (SRV) theory's Culturally Valued Analogue (CVA) Marc Gold & Associates (MG&A) 7-Phase Sequence Milton introduced the concept of Discovery. Discovery is an alternative to competitive, comparative methods of traditional vocational assessment. He explained the benefits of devoting time to people how to discern interests related to work how to identify conditions for the employee to be at their best, and how to let employers know the contributions that the person can offer to the workplace. Finally, Milton explained the distinctions between customised jobs and labour market jobs. He introduces the concept of personal representation in job development. This session has been split into three parts. This is part three. In part one Milton talked about why employment is important for people with disabilities and explored some ways that open employment has raised the bar for suitably challenging, fitting employment possibilities for people with disability. In part two Milton provided an overview of Discovery and an introduction to Job Development. Meet Milton TyreeMilton, who is based in the US, has professional and personal experience over decades of helping people with disabilities have strong work roles. He uses the principles of SRV (Social Role Valorisation) as a foundation for his work. Milton helps individuals and organisations include, involve, and appreciate people who are so often unknown, misunderstood, and rejected. He'll be sharing his insights about customised employment and how to get the job set up well right from the start. In 2013, Milton received The Marc Gold Award for Employment. This award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to increasing access to community and integrated employment for people with significant disabilities. Milton is a Project Associate for the University of Kentucky. He owns Milton Tyree Employment Consulting LLC. Resources related to Milton's presentationhttp://www.marcgold.com/ (Marc Gold and Associates) - Discovery Series http://www.marcgold.com/ (Marc Gold and Associates) - Job Development Series
Milton Tyree joined us from the US to discuss the significance of suitable employment for people with disabilities. The session focused on the evolution of open employment services over the last 40 years. One of the most challenging decisions facing employment supporters is determining their own role. It can be hard to know when to get involved and when to step aside. So Milton discussed the best way to instruct and support an employee with a disability. Related to this role dilemma, Milton examined the relevance of two frameworks for the role of the employment supporter: Social Role Valorisation (SRV) theory's Culturally Valued Analogue (CVA) Marc Gold & Associates (MG&A) 7-Phase Sequence Milton introduced the concept of Discovery. Discovery is an alternative to competitive, comparative methods of traditional vocational assessment. He explained the benefits of devoting time to people how to discern interests related to work how to identify conditions for the employee to be at their best, and how to let employers know the contributions that the person can offer to the workplace. Finally, Milton explained the distinctions between customised jobs and labour market jobs. He introduced the concept of personal representation in job development. This session has been split into three parts. This is part two. In part one Milton talked about why employment is important for people with disabilities and explored some ways that open employment has raised the bar for suitably challenging, fitting employment possibilities for people with disability. Meet Milton TyreeMilton, who is based in the US, has professional and personal experience over decades of helping people with disabilities have strong work roles. He uses the principles of SRV (Social Role Valorisation) as a foundation for his work. Milton helps individuals and organisations include, involve, and appreciate people who are so often unknown, misunderstood, and rejected. He'll be sharing his insights about customised employment and how to get the job set up well right from the start. In 2013, Milton received The Marc Gold Award for Employment. This award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to increasing access to community and integrated employment for people with significant disabilities. Milton is a Project Associate for the University of Kentucky. He owns Milton Tyree Employment Consulting LLC. Resources related to Milton's presentationhttp://www.marcgold.com/ (Marc Gold and Associates) - Discovery Series https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1989-30804-001 (Nisbet, J., & Hagner, D. (1988). Natural supports in the workplace: A reexamination of supported employment. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 13(4), 260–267.) https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1997-04784-004 (Mank, D., Cioffi, A., & Yovanoff, P. (1997). Analysis of the typicalness of supported employment jobs, natural supports, and wage and integration outcomes. Mental Retardation, 35(3), 185–197.) Keys to the Workplace: Skills and Supports for People With Disabilities (1997) by https://www.amazon.com/Michael-J-Callahan/e/B001K8SQ48/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 (Michael J. Callahan) and https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2?ie=UTF8&field-author=J.+Bradley+Garner&text=J.+Bradley+Garner&sort=relevancerank&search-alias=books (J. Bradley Garner) http://www.marcgold.com/ (Marc Gold and Associates) - Systematic Instruction and Job Site Supports
In this second pre-conference webinar, Milton Tyree joined us from the US to discuss the significance of suitable employment for people with disabilities. The session focused on the evolution of open employment services over the last 40 years. One of the most challenging decisions facing employment supporters is determining their own role. It can be hard to know when to get involved and when to step aside. So Milton discussed the best way to instruct and support an employee with a disability. Related to this role dilemma, Milton examined the relevance of two frameworks for the role of the employment supporter: Social Role Valorisation (SRV) theory's Culturally Valued Analogue (CVA) Marc Gold & Associates (MG&A) 7-Phase Sequence Milton then introduced the concept of Discovery. Discovery is an alternative to competitive, comparative methods of traditional vocational assessment. He explained the benefits of devoting time to people how to discern interests related to work how to identify conditions for the employee to be at their best, and how to let employers know the contributions that the person can offer to the workplace. Finally, Milton explained the distinctions between customised jobs and labour market jobs. He introduced the concept of personal representation in job development. This session has been split into three parts. This is part one. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Max Grinsell-Jones Hi, my name is Max. I would like to introduce Milton Tyree. Milton lives in the USA. He helps people with disability to have strong work roles. He has been doing this for many years. Milton helps people and workplaces to be more inclusive. He shows them how to create work roles to suit each person. His work is based on SRV. Milton will show us how to get a job set up well right from the start. Today Milton will be talking about “Doing a Good Job of Getting a Good Job in Open Employment”. I hope you enjoy listening to Milton. Meet Milton TyreeMilton, who is based in the US, has professional and personal experience over decades of helping people with disabilities have strong work roles. He uses the principles of SRV (Social Role Valorisation) as a foundation for his work. Milton helps individuals and organisations include, involve, and appreciate people who are so often unknown, misunderstood, and rejected. He'll be sharing his insights about customised employment and how to get the job set up well right from the start. In 2013, Milton received The Marc Gold Award for Employment. This award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to increasing access to community and integrated employment for people with significant disabilities. Milton is a Project Associate for the University of Kentucky. He owns Milton Tyree Employment Consulting LLC. Resources related to in Milton's presentationhttp://www.marcgold.com/ (Marc Gold and Associates) Bellamy, G. T., Rhodes, L. E., Mank, D. M., & Albin, J. M. (1988). Supported employment: A community implementation guide. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2012-24648-005 (Nazarov, Z. E., Golden, T. P., & von Schrader, S. (2012). Prevocational services and supported employment wages. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 37 (2), 119 - 129.) https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2016/03/01/for-transition-age-mock-store/21981/ (Sandra Stokley (2016) For Transition-Age Students, Mock Store Offers Job Training. The Press-Enterprise/TNS (March 1 2016))
According to the Disability Standards of Education, every child has the right to access and participate in teaching, learning and assessment experiences on the same basis as their peers. But what does this look like in reality? As a parent, how do you ensure it's happening for your child? As a teacher, how do you make sure you are providing it for your students? Many children with disability have individual learning goals. These are often formalised into an Individual Education Plan. As a result, the student often ends up doing different work than their classmates. In this presentation, Sarah Humphreys shared examples of how these personal goals can instead help provide access to the same learning as the rest of the class. Her goal was for participants to feel confident to not settle for “doing something else”. This session has been split into three parts. This is part three. In part one Sarah talked about how a group of students can all do the same thing but can go about it in different ways. She highlighted the importance of presuming competence, "all students can learn" and providing choice and flexibility through the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. In part two we heard how well thought out goals can support access to the same learning. Meet Sarah HumphreysSarah Humphreys is an inclusion consultant and co-founder of Inclusive Schools Australia. She is passionate about developing and promoting curriculum access for all. Sarah promotes the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to achieve this goal. She presented at the UDL Implementation and Research Network, USA, on how the principles of UDL were applied to the development of the Australian Curriculum. She now works with schools supporting its implementation. Sarah has a Master's Degree in Special Education from London University. Resources related to Sarah's presentationhttps://padlet.com/SarahHumphreys/GTGL2021 (Resources by Sarah Humphreys in Padlet)- your electronic webinar handout Contact detailsWebsite: https://inclusiveschools.com.au/ (https://inclusiveschools.com.au/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/inclusiveschaus (https://twitter.com/inclusiveschaus) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveschaus (https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveschaus)
According to the Disability Standards of Education, every child has the right to access and participate in teaching, learning and assessment experiences on the same basis as their peers. But what does this look like in reality? As a parent, how do you ensure it's happening for your child? As a teacher, how do you make sure you are providing it for your students? Many children with disability have individual learning goals. These are often formalised into an Individual Education Plan. As a result, the student often ends up doing different work than their classmates. In this presentation, Sarah Humphreys shared examples of how these personal goals can instead help provide access to the same learning as the rest of the class. Her goal was for participants to feel confident to not settle for “doing something else”. This session has been split into three parts. This is part two. In part one Sarah talked about how a group of people can all do the same thing but can go about it in different ways. She highlighted the importance of presuming competence, "all students can learn" and providing choice and flexibility through the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Meet Sarah HumphreysSarah Humphreys is an inclusion consultant and co-founder of Inclusive Schools Australia. She is passionate about developing and promoting curriculum access for all. Sarah promotes the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to achieve this goal. She presented at the UDL Implementation and Research Network, USA, on how the principles of UDL were applied to the development of the Australian Curriculum. She now works with schools supporting its implementation. Sarah has a Master's Degree in Special Education from London University. Resources related to Sarah's presentationhttps://padlet.com/SarahHumphreys/GTGL2021 (Resources by Sarah Humphreys in Padlet)- your electronic webinar handout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9DXaBn5fB8&t=1s (HandsOptional - Next Star )- the video about Christopher Hills that Sarah shared in part two of her presentation Contact detailsWebsite: https://inclusiveschools.com.au/ (https://inclusiveschools.com.au/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/inclusiveschaus (https://twitter.com/inclusiveschaus) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveschaus (https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveschaus)
According to the Disability Standards of Education, every child has the right to access and participate in teaching, learning and assessment experiences on the same basis as their peers. But what does this look like in reality? As a parent, how do you ensure it's happening for your child? As a teacher, how do you make sure you are providing it for your students? Many children with disability have individual learning goals. These are often formalised into an Individual Education Plan. As a result, the student often ends up doing different work than their classmates. In this presentation, Sarah Humphreys shared examples of how these personal goals can instead help provide access to the same learning as the rest of the class. Her goal was for participants to feel confident to not settle for “doing something else”. This session has been split into three parts. This is part one. IntroductionThis session was introduced by Laura Esplin Hello, I'm Laura Mary Esplin. I'm a Year 4 student, a sister, and a gymnast. I am here to tell you about Sarah Humphreys. Sarah lives in Sydney. She is a big supporter of Inclusive Education. She works with schools to help them practise UDL (Universal Design for Learning). Today, Sarah will tell us how kids can learn the same things in different ways. And I hope you enjoy listening to Sarah. Meet Sarah HumphreysSarah Humphreys is an inclusion consultant and co-founder of Inclusive Schools Australia. She is passionate about developing and promoting curriculum access for all. Sarah promotes the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to achieve this goal. She presented at the UDL Implementation and Research Network, USA, on how the principles of UDL were applied to the development of the Australian Curriculum. She now works with schools supporting its implementation. Sarah has a Master's Degree in Special Education from London University. Resources related to Sarah's presentationhttps://padlet.com/SarahHumphreys/GTGL2021 (Resources by Sarah Humphreys in Padlet)- your electronic webinar handout https://www.novakeducation.com/blog/udl-vs-di-dinner-party-analogy (UDL vs DI: The Dinner Party Analogy by Dr Katie Novak) - the video that Sarah shared in part one of her presentation Contact detailsWebsite: https://inclusiveschools.com.au/ (https://inclusiveschools.com.au/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/inclusiveschaus (https://twitter.com/inclusiveschaus) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveschaus (https://www.facebook.com/inclusiveschaus)
This is the Get That Good Life! Conference replay. This podcast series features most of the presentations from Imagine More's 2021 conference. Imagine More is a family-led, not-for-profit organisation based in Canberra Australia that inspires people with disability and their families to get the good things of life. What to expect from this podcastWe all want the Good Life: for ourselves and for the people we care about. But, traditionally, people with disability have been denied access to (or given a watered-down version of) many of the things that make life meaningful, purposeful and interesting. The 2021 Get That Good Life! conference was all about identifying the things that make life good and how to ensure that people with disability have access to the same opportunities as everybody else. It provided attendees with countless ideas and strategies that help create wonderfully ordinary lives for people with disability. The conference unashamedly shared ideas and stories that have high expectations for the lives of people with disability. In it, you'll hear many examples of people with disability who have chosen an ordinary life path hold meaningful and valued roles, and participate in and contribute to their local communities, all with the right support. The presentations are from an exciting group of local, national, and international speakers that joined us to share their insights, stories, and best practice strategies. Expect to come away with plenty of actionable ideas from every episode! The podcast is free and is available on your favourite podcast app. You'll find more information, resources, and inspiration about getting the good things in life for people with disability on our website, https://imaginemore.org.au (imaginemore.org.au).
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