The Challenges
of Social
Inclusion: a One-Day Workshop
presented by Darcy Elks, MA
19 July 2012 - 09.30 – 4.00pm
Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
117 Ryedale Road, West Ryde, 2114
$60.00 + GST per person
For a number of years, people with
disabilities, families, advocates and human service
workers have been aware of the importance of social
integration and inclusion. For the past 30 years, people have worked
to bring integration about in the lives of people who
have been marginalized and excluded by society. However,
we find that, despite our best efforts many people with
disabilities are still excluded from the societal mainstream and
lead a segregated and congregated life. As a result,
some people have become
disheartened about integration and
have abandoned a vision of inclusive schools,
neighborhoods, communities and society. We are seeing new
programs and supports that are designed to segregate and
congregate rather than to foster and nurture integration.
We will identify and reflect upon the challenges facing us
today as we try to move forward toward a vision of full
personal social integration and valued social participation
for citizens who are marginalized and
excluded.
Who
should attend? Anyone who is concerned about
the exclusionary practices in our society and
service system that surround people with disabilities. Anyone who
desires to, or is working to bring about inclusive communities. Anyone who is
perplexed about the idea of integration and struggling to understand what
it is and how to create conditions that are favorable for true integration
to happen. Anyone who has become discouraged about integration and desires to renew their vision and
passion.
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