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Record Nr.

UNINA9910450856203321

Titolo

Exploring experiences of advocacy by people with learning disabilities [[electronic resource] ] : testimonies of resistance / / edited by Duncan Mitchell ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2006

ISBN

1-280-73801-4

9786610738014

1-84642-511-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (226 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MitchellG. Duncan (Geoffrey Duncan)

Disciplina

362.3

Soggetti

Learning disabilities - Treatment

Learning disabled - Services for

Intellectual disability facilities patients

People with mental disabilities - Care

Social advocacy

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Exploring Experiences of Advocacy by People with Learning Disabilities:Testimonies of Resistance; Contents; 1.Introduction; Part I:Personal Accounts of Advocacy and Resistance; 2. Advocacy as Resistance:Speaking Up as a Way of Fighting Back; 3. Restriction and Resistance:The Experience of Life on a Locked Ward for People with Learning Disabilities; 4. 'I Would Never Walk, Talk, Sit or Stand!':The Girl on the Tricycle; 5. Two Pioneers of Self-advocacy:Ray Loomis and Tom Houlihan; 6. 'I've Had Enough of the Everyday Thing':Karen Spencer's Life Story

7.Resilience and Resistance in the Life Histories of Three Women with Learning Difficulties in Iceland 8.Songs of Resistance; Part II: Speaking for Ourselves:Accounts of Self-advocacy in Action; 9.My Life, My Choices; 10.'What They Want - Yes, But What We Want - Bugger Us!'; 11. The Life of a Group and a Personal Story:Experiences from Huddersfield People First; Part III:Alliances with Others; 12. Fires



Burning:Advocacy, Camping and Children with Learning Disabilities in Ontario, 1950-1990; 13.Resistance in Mencap's History; 14.One Man's Dream that Continues to Inspire Others

15. Maureen Oswin and the 'Forgotten Children' of the Long-stay Wards: Research as Resistance 16. Resistance and Control: Mutinies at Brentry; 17.Taking a Stand Against the Odds; Part IV: Alternative Interpretations:Reflections on Resistance; 18. Assistance and Resistance:Making Sense of Inter-war Caring Strategies; 19. Stereotyped Behaviour:Resistance by People with Profound Learning Difficulties; 20.Conclusion; THE CONTRIBUTORS; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX

Sommario/riassunto

This book charts the course through which people with learning disabilities have become increasingly able to direct their own lives as fully active members of their communities. Many of the personal accounts, photographs and songs included in this book will be accessible and encouraging to people with learning disabilities.

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910155704903321

Autore

Bailer Darice

Titolo

Snowboard Cross

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lerner

ISBN

1-5124-4177-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (32 p.)

Disciplina

796.939

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Musica

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers!Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of



the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world.Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard cross. You'll discover:* How racers stay ahead of the competition on steep slopes.* How athletes stay safe on sharp turns and high jumps.* Who the most famous athletes in snowboard cross are and how they got started.* Where you can practice and find the biggest, most dangerous competitions.Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910788144803321

Autore

Carline Brian

Titolo

How to be a successful head of year : a practical guide / / Brian Carline

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Continuum, , [2007]

©2007

ISBN

1-4411-8353-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (141 p.)

Disciplina

371.2/012

Soggetti

Educational counseling - Great Britain

School management and organization - Great Britain

Teacher-student relationships - Great Britain

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Matching your personal skills with the job description -- Leading your year group -- Leading your tutor team -- Working with parents -- Working alongside teaching colleagues with special responsibilities -- Working with support agencies -- Dealing with conflict -- Special difficulties experienced by some of your students -- Common pastoral problems -- Some final words.