A place of our own : living with the legacy of institutionalisation
Publisher: Wellington, NZ People First 2010Description: 1. Book: 64 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.2. DVD: 31:34 mins.ISBN: 9780473169564.Subject(s): DEINSTITUTIONALISATION
| NEW ZEALAND | DISABILITY | PERSONAL NARRATIVES | EXPERIENCESOnline resources: Click to read online | Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Kit | IHC Library | 610.1 APL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W001069 | |||
| Kit | IHC Library | 610.1 APL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | W001635 |
Donated by Cindy Johns - People First
Foreword|Meet Graeme Parish|The road trip begins|Meet Sharyn Haig
Sharyn, Stewart and April at home
Creating a place of our own as a family|Meet Murray Priest
Murray at home
Institutionalisation in the community|Meet Rolly Baker
Rolly at home
Listen to me : effective communication
In a place of our own|Meet Kevin Thompson
Kevin at home
Kevin and Rolly reunite
"No man is an island" : finding a place in friendships and relationships|People First New Zealand Inc
"In April 2009, people First New Zealand initiated a unique road trip. We wanted to find and listen to those who had stories to tell of their lives in institutions such as Kimberley and Templeton, and their lives now, living in the community. Graeme Parish, People First's current National Chairperson, himself the former resident of an institution, was chosen as guide and interviewer. Travelling across New Zealand, Graeme met and interviewed a varied group of people with deeply compelling stories. For some, community care has allowed an escape from the abuse suffered in institutions. For others, life in the community is a constant battle against prejudice and discrimination." - BOOK JACKET
Patron comment on 20/10/2014
Excellent resource to show to all staff re the benefits of living in the community
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"great resource. I hope it is registered under communication somewhere as it is an awesome example of how Rolly communicates with his mouth (non verbal). Brilliant!
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Personally I would have liked to see more about service users/clients and how their lives were when being in an institution.
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what a fantastic read and DVD - thank you
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A great cross section of people interviewed providing an insight into not only issues current and past but food for thought for the future, and what "inclusion" will really mean.
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The DVD and the book have some really good stories and the book is easy to read.
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Good for staff training. This is how people now want to live!
Patron comment on 24/09/2015
Inspirational stories and expert commentary that puts personal experiences in a social and political context.