Community participant or just a tourist? What is the difference and why does it matter in disability support?

Community tourism is what we see most often in disability services. Community tourism is surface level community access. It doesn’t build a community around an individual or support them to have a meaningful life.

7 Self-Care Tips for Carer-Parents (that doesn’t involve smelly candles and bubble baths)

Let me start by saying I don’t have an issue with bubble baths and smelly candles. But let’s be honest, when we are buried in our caring role, such luxuries take a back seat. I have been a carer for almost half my life. It’s a tough gig at times, but one that has taughtContinueContinue reading “7 Self-Care Tips for Carer-Parents (that doesn’t involve smelly candles and bubble baths)”