Gerv Leyden – Reflections on different approaches to special education in Great Britain and Hamilton Wentworth Separate School Board
Reflections on his background and his training in child psychology and the historical problems associated with special education in British schools followed by his experiences of inclusion practices in the Hamilton Wentworth Separate School Board. Gerv Leyden Special Education Great Britain Hamilton Wentworth Separate School Board Oct. Gerv Leyden’s Writings…. Gerv Leyden Videos plus
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Creating Change – Changing Expectations – Beth Mount & Connie Lyle O’Brien
Beth Mount and Connie Lyle O’Brien reflect on lessons learned from the early days of moving from congregated institutional models of support to individual person centered ways of supporting people with developmental disabilities. (courtesy of Neighbours International) Books, Videos & Articles by John John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien Beth Mount Books & Videos
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Practices of Exclusion – John O’Brien
John O’Brien – a 30 second clip of deep wisdom about the practices of exclusion and underestimation of capacity are generated by discrimination against people with disabilities. (clip used with permission fro Citizen-Centered Leadership at Cornell University.) Books & Articles by John John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien
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The Complexity of Choice – John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien
Connie Lyle-O’Brien and John O’Brien explore the complexity of choice for people with developmental disabilities in the absence of a breadth of experience, and a strong network of relationships. (courtesy of Neighbours International) (5 minutes) Books & Articles by John John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien
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Each Belongs – a Celebration of 30 Years of Inclusion – HRCSB
This contains a series of video talks introduced by the retired Superintendant of Special Education with the Halton Regional Catholic School Board, Jim Hansen. Starting in the 1970s, public education at HRCSB was made available to all and since then the number of special needs children, including those with developmental issues and with autism has […]
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Jean Vanier – What does it mean to be fully human? Templeton Prize – 2015
The 2015 Templeton Prize Laureate, Jean Vanier, speaks on the Big Question: “What does it mean to be fully human?” Ideas covered include – the importance of human community, accepting our personal fragility, learning to balance aspects of the Heart and the Head, the need for love to give consistency to our lives, the importance […]
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Jean Vanier – The intellectually disadvantaged can teach us about freedom
May 23, 2015 from Rome Reports – 3 minutes The 2015 Templeton Prize was recently awarded to Jean Vanier, who founded L’Arche in 1964. His organization provides homes and support programs for people with intellectual disabilities. During the ceremony on May 18th, Vanier explains the importance of community in creating a mission for people by helping […]
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Marsha Forest – Segregation is Apartheid – CBC – a selection of powerful clips
A number of clips illustrating that the “legalized” segregation of, and fear of children who have been labelled as handicapped creates an environment precluding any normal personal relationships that could and should have been created simply through their inclusion in community and school. These 5 minute s feature extraordinary glimpses of remarkable leaders and advocates […]
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Marsha Forest – Clips at a Celebratory Event
This mini selection featuring Marsha Forest’s work and ideas was part of an attempt to create a community based facility for ‘all’. The proposal for the Marsha Forest Marsha Forest Learning Institute did not come to fruition, but the Marsha Forest Centre continues to honour her life work. This short 5 minute clip honours her many […]
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5 Valued Experiences & the 5 Accomplishments – John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien
John O’Brien and Connie Lyle-O’Brien have spent a lifetime moving our thinking about how people with developmental disabilities can be supported, shifting from institution and program centered life, to the person centered life of citizens contributing to the communities where people live. This video explores a framework for thinking that John and Connie began to […]
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