A hands-on, participatory guidebook bringing diverse people together through the universal language of fun. Bridging disability differences is much like any cross-cultural experience, with changes similar to the new outlook people bring home from world travels. Beautifully designed and illustrated, this passport to inclusive communities is filled with information, ideas, creative activities, journeys, and new experiences for everyone.
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"...a great guide for new support staff and individuals in self-determination initatives to use as they explore the community, individual dreams, and new relationships." -- B. Gaventa, AAMR Religious Division, May, 1999
"...an enjoyable itinerary for exploring new worlds of friendship and knowledge...Discovering Connections has the potential, in fact, to reach widely diverse audiences, from individuals and organizations, to schools and suburbs, to young and old, to disabled and nondisabled...Perhaps this little workbook on the fun of discovering difference has a very big future, after all." -- D. Avery, Disability Studies Quarterly, Summer, 1999
"...an exceptional resource for parents, educators, or professionals interested in building bridges between people...Reviewed by students in the Rehabilitation Program at Grant MacEwan Community College in Edmonton, Alberta as "one of the best resources for establishing or enhancing relaionships among individuals with disabilities and their communities." -- L. MacPherson-Court, Inclusion Resources, July 1999
"...an invaluable tool for providing counselors and other social service providers a framework for bridging disability differences. The approach is non-threatening and fun" -- W. Crunk, Journal of Religion, Disability and Health, Winter/Spring 2000
"In a field where great ideas abound but few practical guides exist, this book was a refershing change...Discovering connections would lend itself well to any program of which the intent is to foster friendships." -- Community Professional, Summer, 1998
"Many people make major changes in their lives as a result of their experiences discovering connections. Those who get involved come away saying it has been the most FUN they have ever experienced. So please take the time to explore this travel guide, enjoy the trip, and discover the land of inclusion." -- Cathy La France, Executive Director, Cowichan Valley Independent Living Resource Centre
"...an enjoyable itinerary for exploring new worlds of friendship and knowledge...Discovering Connections has the potential, in fact, to reach widely diverse audiences, from individuals and organizations, to schools and suburbs, to young and old, to disabled and nondisabled...Perhaps this little workbook on the fun of discovering difference has a very big future, after all." -- D. Avery, Disability Studies Quarterly, Summer, 1999
"...an exceptional resource for parents, educators, or professionals interested in building bridges between people...Reviewed by students in the Rehabilitation Program at Grant MacEwan Community College in Edmonton, Alberta as "one of the best resources for establishing or enhancing relaionships among individuals with disabilities and their communities." -- L. MacPherson-Court, Inclusion Resources, July 1999
"...an invaluable tool for providing counselors and other social service providers a framework for bridging disability differences. The approach is non-threatening and fun" -- W. Crunk, Journal of Religion, Disability and Health, Winter/Spring 2000
"In a field where great ideas abound but few practical guides exist, this book was a refershing change...Discovering connections would lend itself well to any program of which the intent is to foster friendships." -- Community Professional, Summer, 1998
"Many people make major changes in their lives as a result of their experiences discovering connections. Those who get involved come away saying it has been the most FUN they have ever experienced. So please take the time to explore this travel guide, enjoy the trip, and discover the land of inclusion." -- Cathy La France, Executive Director, Cowichan Valley Independent Living Resource Centre
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What people have to say about Discovering Connections:
"We come together like a big family. It's great all being friends and having a good time together." - Andy Williams, new immigrant from the Caribbean,Victoria, BC, Canada.
"Inclusive and wonderful. People experience understanding and friendship. It's sort of a universal language of fun." - Dianne Hinton, Community Support Worker, Duncan, BC, Canada.
"I love the graphics and the layout which is instantly understandable. The philosophy is simple, clear and powerful." - Melanie Odey, disAbilities Diploma Coordinator, Hamilton, New Zealand
"Supports and friendship soon become apparent and the barriers start falling around us. As we explore how to build bridges across differences, we all learn to live once more." - Carol Davis, Volunteer Coordinator, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
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