Questions to facilitate discussion at school meeting
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Communication Passport
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Tino Rangatiratanga – self-determination control and decision-making
Tino Rangatiratanga = self-determination, sovereignty, autonomy, self-government, domination, rule, control, power (Te Aka Online Māori Dictionary). Making decisions about our lives help define us. They express who we are, and what we think is important. Having a sense of control over our life helps… Read More
The Plan from imagining to reality
The basic idea is to start with a big vision, overflowing with possibilities and then break it into achievable bite-sized pieces. All plans are different because people’s ideas about what makes a good life is different. Having a plan that is written down is an easy… Read More
Person-directed Planning
Person-directed planning is exactly as it sounds: the person directs the planning process. We think it’s important to put time aside to think deeply about family and friends, dreams, talents, passions and interests, favourite activities or hobbies, special possessions, and celebrations or anniversaries. The goals you set for… Read More
‘Imagining Better’ – person-directed planning action and self-determination
To ‘imagine better’ is to have an aspirational vision for the future. It is about picturing people with disability living full, rich and valued lives out in the community. ‘Imagining better’ reframes the experience of disability, one person at a time. Imagining, dreaming, picturing, and hoping… Read More
The Natural Authority of Whānau
Whānau hold a unique position in most people’s lives. Families know a person’s history, can help interpret their needs, and have knowledge about how to meet those needs. They know the ordinary routines of daily life, important traditions and values, as well as the expectations around the conditions… Read More
Online Communities
Social networking sites, like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, are examples of online communities. People use social networking sites for a range of reasons, including socialising with and making new friends, connecting with family, looking for work, entertainment and playing games, education and online learning, participating in civic life,… Read More
Building my Tribe – Circles of Support
Members of a Circle of Support walk alongside a person with disability and/or their whānau because they want to help them with their journey towards a good life.People belong to Circles of Support not because it’s their ‘job’ but because they care about the person or people involved. They… Read More
Friendship
Friendships that are freely given, and built upon mutual respect and trust help people feel safe and secure, and provide opportunities for personal growth and development. They give people the capacity to achieve their hopes and dreams! All friendships are unique. Different friends meet different needs,… Read More