Links and Resources Inclusive education works. When children and young people learn together it benefits everyone and friendships, respect and understanding can be built. We have put together some links to other inclusive education groups for learning, lobbying and inspiration. If you would like more comprehensive information on inclusive education and would like some assistance please do not hesitate to contact one of the specialist Libraries listed, or contact your nearest University Library. Links People First People First is run by and for people with a learning disability. With groups around New Zealand, People First helps people with learning disabilities to speak up for themselves, meet friends and have fun. This website is a good source of information and resources for people with disabilities wishing to become self-advocates. Our Stories Our stories is a community education project run in partnership between CCS Disability Action and IHC. Our Stories educates New Zealanders about disabilities and challenges communities to see the person first, rather than the disability. Our stories has a focus on inclusive education and provides education workshops with schools. A complementary pilot curriculum is currently being evaluated. Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) A national network of individuals, families and groups working to change the UK education system to an inclusive system. Inclusion International Provides an area to share the progress of our efforts, and of others who are advocating for inclusive education globally. Parents for Inclusive Education An organisation of parents, educators, and advocates working together to make inclusion of children with disabilities a more viable option in New York City Schools. Inclusive education A site for school representatives, families and community members who are committed to promoting inclusive education in Canada Ontario Coalition for Inclusive Education The Ontario Coalition for Inclusive Education was created in 1995, by six leading voluntary organizations working toward inclusive communities, to manage the Building Inclusive Schools Project. UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation - Education for All site Resources Index on Inclusion The Index for Inclusion is a set of materials to guide schools through a process of inclusive school development. It is about building supportive communities and fostering high achievement for all staff and students. Source (INTERNATIONAL)
A source of international resources on inclusive education – free downloadable material, and references. Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) A collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. IHC Pocket Sized Guides Download the IHC pocket sized guide to inclusive education as a pdf. Download the IHC pocket sized code for New Zealand schools as a pdf. New Zealand Down Syndrome Association Transition to Daycare, Kindy and School Pack A resource package for parents and educators who are transitioning children into Daycare, Kindy and School which consists of: NZDSA members who have children with Down syndrome between the ages of 3-6 are entitled to one free copy of the DVD pack. Parents or educators who are not members of the NSDSA can purchase the packs for $20.00 To request the Transition Pack call Linda te Kaat, the National Administrator on 0800 693 724 press 2 or email her
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Disability Equality in EducationRichard Rieser the Director of DEE recently presented a paper on implementation of article 23 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which covers inclusive education. For a copy of the paper click here. |