John O’Brien & Connie Lyle O’Brien: Articles

It’s About Relationships by Marsha Forest is a heartfelt exploration of inclusion, community, and the...

About Teaching by Marsha Forest is a heartfelt and practical guide for educators, tutors, and...

This document dives into the transformative journey of inclusion and community-building, highlighting key lessons from...

Step into the inspiring world of The Safeguards Letter Collection, a heartfelt archive chronicling decades...

The Community Living Broadsheet is a heartfelt exploration by Jack Pealer of how Ohio’s communities...

In the The Community Living Paper Jack Pealer explores the journey of integrating people with...

Discover Supported Decision Making: A Path to Empowerment This engaging transcript from Audrey Cole’s 2019...

This document dives into the critical conversation around guardianship laws in Canada and their impact...

In “Preserving the Right to Self-Determination: Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship,” Audrey Cole...

This insightful document by Audrey D. Cole explores the principle of “First, do no harm”...

This document explores Supported Decision Making (SDM) as an empowering alternative to guardianship for individuals...

This document, titled Podium, explores the transformative power of inclusive education through real-life stories of...

This document explores the transformative philosophy of inclusive education, emphasizing that “everyone belongs.” ​ It...

This reprint from the York Gazette highlights the success of York University’s groundbreaking “Saturday-Get-Together” mainstreaming...

This insightful report, written by Linda Shaw for the Centre for Studies on Integration in...

This document explores the transformative power of inclusion in education through two innovative strategies: MAPS...

This document, authored by Gary Bunch, explores the transformative power of inclusive education for students...

Discover the transformative power of PlayFair Teams, a school-based initiative promoting inclusion, social justice, and...

This document outlines a collaborative initiative between Canada and South-Eastern European (SEE) nations to promote...

This document dives into the challenges faced by deaf children in learning English morphology and...

This document dives into the ongoing debate between special education and inclusive education approaches for...

This document explores the benefits of inclusive education for students with and without disabilities, presenting...

Discover how families and teachers can better collaborate to support students with disabilities transitioning from...

This document explores the concept of full inclusion for students with challenging needs, emphasizing the...

This document dives into practical strategies for building inclusive education across India, focusing on creating...

In Canada, the policies on inclusive education vary across provinces and territories. ​ Some regions,...

This insightful document explores the profound importance of belonging and its impact on emotional and...

This document dives into the basics of Inclusive Education, offering a clear and thoughtful introduction...

This insightful document, “Students with Disabilities and Global Education” by Gary Bunch and Angela Valeo,...

Discover the transformative power of PlayFair Teams, an innovative, evidence-based strategy promoting disability awareness, social...

This document is a heartfelt nomination letter by John McKnight, CoFounder of the Asset Based...

“Conversations on Citizenship & Person-Centered Work” is a thought-provoking exploration of person-centered practices, leadership, and...

A Journey to Inclusion and Citizenship ​ Welcome to a transformative 15-week learning journey designed...

This document, A Framework for Planning Personal Workbook, is a creative and thoughtful guide designed...

“Invitation to Dissent” offers a thoughtful critique of the National Quality Forum’s (NQF) Interim Report...

This inspiring document dives into the transformative ideas of Judith Snow, a trailblazer in community...

Making Meetings Matter Discover how to transform dull, unproductive meetings into engaging, creative, and impactful...

On Resilience – Judith Snow This document dives into the fascinating interplay between chaos theory,...

Two Eulogies – Judieht Snow This heartfelt document features two eulogies by Judith Snow, honoring...

This document, titled “Setting My Direction,” is a thoughtful exploration of community-building and social inclusion,...

This heartfelt letter from September 1989, written by Jack Pearpoint and Marsha Forest, offers a...

Discover what makes a school truly great in this insightful document by Marsha Forest. ​...

Two Reads to Inclusion – Network Magazine This document, written by Jack Pearpoint and Marsha...

This document, Two Roads: Exclusion or Inclusion? ​ by Marsha Forest and Jack Pearpoint, explores...

This inspiring document shares the transformative journeys of two families, the Woronko family in Canada...

ç The Rose Quartz Warrior by Marsha Forest is a deeply personal and inspiring memoir...

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