Developmental Services Worker

This companion book to Meeting Families Where They Are traces the advocacy journeys of 12 caregivers across a range of racial, ethnic, social, disability, economic, and family identities. The stories reflect the unique lives, histories, and needs of each family, as well as the different approaches they employ to meet the needs of their children. Caregivers indicate when they began to advocate and how they continue their efforts; and discuss how they adapt to changing social and health climates and educational delivery modes. They share their collective wisdom to assist other parents who are new to the advocacy platform or are feeling discouraged with the process.

Explores innovative perspectives and practices regarding social inclusion of potentially marginalized individuals from multiple perspectives, including information on intellectual and behavioral disabilities. Looks at a wide range of topics including rights, social justice, higher education, securing presence, transition to young adulthood and the workplace and much more.

This book is intended to provide greater visibility to people with intellectual disability, as full subjects of rights and improve their quality of life from a perspective of human rights, citizenship, and contextual analysis. We discuss the role of context, the provision of inclusive environments, and the improved health status at promoting quality of life-related personal outcomes and enhancing quality of life and equality for people with intellectual disability.