Curriculum and Key Readings

The History and Future of Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

Key Readings:

Blatt, B. and Kaplan F. (1965). Christmas in Purgatory, Boston: Allyn and Bacon; A classic essay in words and photographs of legally sanctioned human abuse in state institutions. Extremely graphic and hard hitting.

Read everything written by Burton Blatt! A pioneer who was way ahead of his time. He doesn’t use people first language, but philosophies are great.

Wolfensberger, W.C. The Origin and Nature of Our Institutional Models. A thorough history of institutions and treatment of persons who live there. The book is about how institutions create disabilities. Available on loan through the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities. 802 W. Bannock, Suite 308, Boise. ID 83702

Wolfensberger, W.C. (1972). The Principle of Normalization in Human Services. Toronto: York University, Downsview National Institute on Mental Retardation. A comprehensive theoretical and pragmatic treatment of the normalization principle. Deals with the principle, focuses on its application to specific service areas, and discusses safeguards for the integration of services for people with disabilities into generic services. Available on loan through the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities. 802 W. Bannock, Suite 308, Boise. ID 83702

The History & Future of Self-Advocacy
Key Readings:

Shapiro, Joseph P. (1981). No Pity. Times Books; A chronological history of the civil rights movement of people with disabilities in the United States. 

People First Language
Key Readings:

Snow, Kathie (2001). To Achieve Inclusion, Community, and Freedom for People with Disabilities, We Must Use People First Language. Kathie Snow, 250 Sunnywood Lane, Woodland Park, CO 80863 (719) 687-8194 E-mail: Kssnow@aol.com Web page: www.disabilityisnatural.com

Inclusive Education
Key Readings:

Armstrong, Thomas (1991). Awakening Your Child’s Natural Genius: Enhancing Curiosity, Creativity, and Learning Ability. Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc.

Armstrong, Thomas (1987). In Their Own Way: Discovering and Encouraging Your Child’s Personal Learning Style. Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc.

Armstrong, Thomas (1987). The Radiant Child. Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Pub. House. 

Supported, Competitive and Self Employment
Key Readings:

President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (2000). Ability You Can Bank On President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Educational Kit. This publication is available in alternative formats. President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, 1331 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004 –1107. E-mail: www.pcepd.gov 

Person-centered plan in inclusive community living
Key Readings:

Mount, Beth (1989). It’s Never Too Early It’s Never Too Late: A Booklet About Personal Futures Planning. For Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families and Friends, Case Managers, Service Providers and Advocates. Copies or audiotape of this manual may be obtained from the Minnesota Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, 300 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155, 651-296-4018. E-mail: admin.dd@state.mn.us

Snow, Judith A., (1998). What’s Really Worth Doing and How To Do It: A Book for People Who Love Someone Labeled Disabled (Possibly Yourself). Inclusion Press

Pearpoint, Jack (1998). From Behind the Piano: The Building of Judith Snow’s Unique Circle of Friends. Inclusion Press

Amado, A.N., Conklin, F., & Wells, J. (1990) Friends: A Manual for Connecting Persons with Disabilities and Community Members. St. Paul, MN: Human Services Research and Development Center. Copies of this manual may be obtained from the Minnesota Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, 300 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul , MN 55155, 612-296-4018.

Mount, Beth (1990). Making Futures Happen: A Manual for Facilitators of Personal Futures Planning. Copies or audiotape of this manual may be obtained from the Minnesota Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, 300 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155, 651-296-4018. E-mail: admin.dd@state.mn.us

Federal and State Legislation
Identifying critical disability issues at the local, state, and federal levels, and designing strategies for effective systems change.
Key Readings:

Johnson, Charles W. U.S. House of Representatives (1997). How Our Laws Are Made. U.S. Government Printing Office.

Making Your Case (1998). Presented by State of Minnesota Department of Administration Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. Copies or audiotape of this manual may be obtained from the Minnesota Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, 300 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155, 651-296-4018. E-mail: admin.dd@state.mn.us

Assistive Technology
Key Readings:

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Public Law 101-336. Provides the legal basis for prohibiting discrimination based on disability and sets minimum legal standards for accommodating the needs of people with disabilities in employment,; public services; including transportation; places of public accommodation; and telecommunications. Available by calling 1-800-949-4232.

Positive Behavioral Supports
Key Readings:

Lovett Ph.D., Herbert (1996). Learning to Listen Positive Approaches and People with Difficult Behavior. Brookes Publishing

Supporting People in Their Homes
Key Readings:

Berkowitz, Bill (1984). Community Dreams: Ideas for Enriching Neighborhood and Community Life. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact Publishers.

Parliamentary Procedure
Key Readings:

The a-b-c’s of Parliamentary Procedure (1998). Channing L. Bete Co. Inc., All rights reserved. Printed in USA. To order call (800) 628-7733 or write and ask for item number 18259Q-12-98

Effective Communication
Key Readings:

Fisher, Robert, W. Ury, and B. Patton (1991). Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In. New York: Penguin Books.

Community Organizing and Advocacy 
Key Readings:

Schwartz, David B., (1992). Crossing the River: Creating a Conceptual Revolution in Community & Disability. Brookline Books Publishing

Working with the Media
Key Readings:

Service Coordination and State Systems
Key Readings:

Allen, Ph.D. William T. (2000). Read My Lips: It’s My Choice. Copies of this manual may be obtained from the Minnesota Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, 300 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155, 651-296-4018. E-mail: admin.dd@state.mn.us

Miscellaneous (Just Darn Good Reading)

Cline, Foster and Jim Fay (1990). Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility. Colorado Springs, CO: Pinon Press.

Covey, S.R. (1989). The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. New York: Fireside.