Testimonials from our 2011 Conference

"I now know of possible things that can be achieved against great odds to achieve independent living for our son".

"It made me think of getting a house on my own".

"I was already very firmly on the inclusive road, but these conferences make you feel less alone."

"Helped me see that keeping people with disabilities away from the community does not help anybody!"

"My understanding deepened even more than I thought was possible."

"I have renewed energy to go on –

to dream for my daughter to have a job and a home."

"I'm going back now to talk to my Board about the ways we can create personalised supports."

"I am more confident now about the essential place of relationships and valued roles and will test everything against this."

"I'm going to continue my commitment of working alongside people for a good life. A life of meaning and purpose as opposed to a life of services."