The Pendulum Is Swinging Back An Evaluation Of The Challenges In The Lives Of People With Disabilities

The information contained in this report came from a small gathering of people who have remained faithful to people with disabilities and committed to improving their lives over decades. During this time, they have taken on a wide range of leadership roles, some in different parts of the state, and have continued to speak out on behalf of people with disabilities about the issues that affect their lives. From twenty challenges identified in 2001 the group analysed what has transpired in the last few years and considered what had been gained and lost. These have been summarised into four key challenges; Strengthening Positive Visions and Planning for Adult Life with Adults with Disabilities and their Families; Building the Capacity of Local Communities to be More Responsive to the Needs of People with Disabilities; Providing Personalised Supports with People with Disabilities and their Families, and Investing in People rather than in Complex Bureaucratic Tools and Procedures.