Library Resources on Disability, Gippsland Women's Health Service

Library Resources on Disability

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WOMENS HEALTH PROJECT
DIS AUS
STAR Victorian Action on Intellectual Disability
Run your own workshop on womens Health Issues.

TALKING ABOUT SAFER SEX
DIS AZZ
AZZOPARDI, Sylvia; HORSLEY, Sylvia; PIETCH, Debbie;; in conjunction with BAIRD, CANNARIZZARO,CROSS, PAMENTER,
Produced as part of the educational kit " So You Won't Get AIDS..."
30 p
1990

ACCESSIBLE EVENTS & FESTIVALS GUIDE
DIS BEN
City of Greater Bendigo
Pamphlet on how to arrange events for disabled people
2006

PARENTING UNDER PRESSURE: Mothers and fathers with learning difficulties.
DIS BOO
BOOTH, Tim; BOOTH, Wendy
This breaks new ground by giving an insight into what it means to be a parent with learning difficulties. Very little is known about the lives and struggles of these parents and as well as offering a parents view of parenting, the book also presents a major challenge to our thinking about the rights and responsibilities of the people.
157 p
1994

WOMEN AND DISABILITY
DIS BOY
BOYLAN, Esther
This book is about womens experience of disability and the impact on them of double discrimination. Combining information, analysis and accounts by disabled women themselves, this book lays bare the stigma of disability. It shows how in the Third World disability can both be caused bu under development and act as a major brake on efforts to overcome underdevelopment. It argues movingly for the rights of disabled women to sexuality and marriage, as well as describing various projects around the world where innovative approaches to impairment are giving disabled women new hope.
111 p
1991

ME, MYSELF A WOMAN
DIS BRO
BROWNLESS Eileen
A training kit for health workers who wish to run programs on sexuality, relationships and self-esteem for women with intellectual disabilities.
115 p

ME, MYSELF A WOMAN
DIS BRO
BROWNLESS, Eileen
A training kit for health workers who wish to run programs on sexuality, relationships and self-esteem for women with intellectual disabilities.
115 p

CONQUERING CHANGE
DIS CAM
CAMERON, Elizabeth J
Second part of her autobiography, Elizabeth through her faith and upbringing manages life on her own though in a wheelchair through cerebral palsy
1996

TO A DIFFERENT DRUMBEAT : A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PARENTING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
DIS CLA
CLARKE, Paddy; Kofsky, Holly; Lauruol, Jenni
Seeks to address the problem areas of those whose children have special needs, exploring the issues for the relationships in these families. Includes sections on sleep, feeding, incontinence, play, learning, behaviour, siblings and travel.
224 p
1989

REVIEW OF DISABILITY LEGISLATION IN VICTORIA DISCUSSION PAPER MAY 2003
DIS DIS
Disability Services Division
Outlines the State government's plans for the future and iits key strategies
2003

HOLDING ON, LETTING GO
DIS DRU
DRURY, John;; HUTCHINSON, Lynne;; WRIGHT, Jon
Sex and sexuality are sensitive, complex issues when a parent has a child with learning disabilities. When that child grows into an adult, these issues become fraught with anxiety. While parents have duty to protect their child from abuse, that child is also a 'sexual' being, with a right to be so. As a parent, is your need to protect your child's vulnerability criticised as over-protectiveness? Should you be holding on, or letting go?
127 p
2000

TRIPLE DISADVANTAGE, OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND Violence against women with disabilities project
DIS DVI
JENNINGS, Chris
Project arose from the Violence against Women Disabilities Action (VAWDA) group to create partnerships between disability services and women experiencing violence.
2003

ALL ABOUT SEX
DIS FAM
Family Planning Association of NSW
Designed specifically for the intellectually disabled and those with learning disabilities. Simple concepts and diagrams that explain basic issues.
1997

PAST DUE : A story of disability, pregnancy and birth
DIS FIN
FINGER, Anne
Written by a woman physically disabled by polio, it explores the complexity of disability and reproductive rights through an account of her own pregnancy and childbirth.
203 p
1990

SEXUALITY AND THE LAW IN VICTORIA PEOPLE WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
DIS FPA
Family Planning Association
This booklet informs health workers about legal issues which can arise when a person with an intellectual disability seeks treatment or advice about his or her reproductive or sexual health. These issues are likely to include the person's right to medical treatment, including contraceptive advice or treatment, termination of pregnancy, and sterilisation.
24 p
1995

DOUBLE TABOO Sexuality & Disability A Course for Workers
DIS FPA
Family Planning Association of NSW
The teaching program in this Manual evolved through the practice of different Sexuality and Disability Educators at Family Planning Association/NSW over many years. It is believed that the strategies, ideas and program in this Manual are invaluable resources for trainers or workers who work with people with an intellectual disability
161 p
1990

KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS ASSESSMENT: For people with an intellectual disability
DIS FRA
FRAWLEY, Patsie
Human Relations & Sexuality - Assessment manual
77p p
1997

FACING THE CROWD : Managing other people's insensitivities to your disabled child.
DIS FUL
FULLWOOD, Deborah; Cronin, Peter
Looks at a variety of common situations, parents responses; grouped responses and expanded them to sets of strategies for parents to choose where appropriate.
109 p
1986

DISABILITY IN AUSTRALIA exposing a social apartheid
DIS GOG
GOGGIN, Gerard; NEWELL, Christopher
The book is divided into two parts: the first deals with the health and welfare and sporting issues with an up to date chapter on biotechnology. The second part covers the "politics of care", covers the deinstitution of disabled people and whether it has been properly accomplished. The authors maintain that disabled people are still excluded and discuss in depth government policy and exclusion There is a section on disability and refugess and who is allowed to enter the country. Authors call for a genuine attempt to incorporate disability into policies, calls for a more international effort to reduce discrimination, to include people with disabilities in policy making, for those in policy making to understand disability and finally for a change in culture: to stop making disability a tragedy or catastrophe. Also calls for educational institutions to be more responsible for access
2005

JANET'S GOT HER PERIOD
DIS GRA
GRAY, Janet
A story about planning for self care in menstruation for girls and young women with special learning needs.
1990

I CONTACT : SEXUALITY AND PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
DIS HIN
HINGSBURGER, Dave
Personal experiences of a worker in the field of sexuality and developmental disabilities; hopes to give other workers new ways of dealing with the sexuality of their clients.
107 p
1990

"I USED TO REALLY LIKE HIM" - a story about unwanted touching
DIS HOR
HORSLEY, Philomena
This is a story about the special bodies we all have, and about different kinds of touching. When other people touch us it can feed good. Being hugged or stroked or kissed, or even tickled, can give us nice feelings, especially when we really like the person touching us. But sometimes when we are touched it can feel strange, or awful, or it can hurt, and we want the person to stop. This story is about what happened to Katie when someone she knew touched and looked at her body in ways she didn't like, and what Katie decided to do about it.
32 p

"I USED TO REALLY LIKE HIM" a story about unwanted touching
DIS HOR
HORSLEY, Philomena
This is a story about the special bodies we all have, and about different kinds of touching. This is a story about what happened to Katie when someone she knew touched and looked at her body in ways she didn't like, and what Katie decided to do about it.
32 p
1990

SEX EDUCATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES THAT HINDER LEARNING : A TEACHERS GUIDE
DIS KEM
KEMPTON, Winifred
A book targeting teachers of disabled students, outlines the characteristics of teachers and some approaches to educating about sex.
198 p
1988

THE HEALTH NEEDS OF INTELLECTUALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED WOMEN IN THE SALE AND MAFFRA DISTRICT
DIS LUC
LUCAS, Jill
The health needs of intellectual and physically disabled women in the Sale and Maffra District was undertaken by myself for two reasons. One was that the Gippsland Women's Health Service Inc. felt that they could target the above women in a more proficient way if they had a knowledge of their health needs, and the second reason was that having worked in the disability field for two years, I had the networks, the background knowledge and the time to find this information and present this project in the hope that disabled women would be targeted more professionally.
17 p
July 1992

THE HEALTH NEEDS OF INTELLECTUALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED WOMEN IN THE SALE AND MAFFRA DISTRICT
DIS LUC
LUCAS, Jill
The majority of services interviewed felt that intellectually and physically disabled women's health needs were not being met effectively, and would be interested in further training. However, many felt that because of the economic climate at the moment, their services would not be able to fund training sessions and would not pay for their workers to attend workshops.
17 p
July,1992

UNDERSTANDING AND EXPRESSING SEXUALITY : Responsible choices for individuals with developmental disabilities.
DIS MON
NOMAT-HELLER, Rosalyn Kramer
This book clarifies that all persons, regardless of their cognitive or physical ability, are sexual human beings who have the right to express and enjoy their sexuality as a positive, healthy part of life.
250 p p
1992

PRIDE AGAINST PREJUDICE : Transforming attitudes to disability.
DIS MOR
MORRIS, Jenny
"Drawing on her own and other experiences of disability, ..., confronts the nature of the prejudice against disabled people".
199 p
1991

ABLE LIVES : Women's experience of paralysis
DIS MOR
MORRIS, Jenny (ed.)
"...women with spinal injuries speak about the nitty gritty of their daily lives, their hopes, & concerns. They review experiences of injury & hospitalisation....practical matters...as well as the more personal issues of pain, incontinence, relationships, & motherhood.
227 p
1989

SPECIFIC HOME CARE - MY ONLY LIFELINE
DIS NOT
SHAW, Marguerite
Article on a family getting the right care for a 27 yr old daughter who is intelelctually disabled ,autistic and manic depressive
2 p
1998

IT"S NOT OK. IT'S VIOLENCE Information about domestic violence for women with disabilities
DIS PAD
Partnerships Against Domestic Violence
What is domestic violence? What is the truth about DV? What are my rights? What can I do? Who can help?
16 p
2000

IT'S NOT OK. IT'S VIOLENCE Information about domestic violence for women with disabilities
DIS PAD
Partnerships Against Domestic Violence
What is domestic violence? What is the truth about DV? What are my rights? What can I do? Who can help?
16 p
2000

DEVELOPING FRIENDSHIPS : ENABLING PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES TO MAKE AND MAINTAIN FRIENDS
DIS RIC
RICHARDSON, Ann; Ritchie, Jane
Moves toward community care for disabled people and gives rise to consideration of their needs for friendship and support and ways to increase the support available.
101 p
1989

STEP BY STEP
DIS RIS
RISSTROM, Anna
A book for parents with disabled children
12 p
1994

ENHANCING SELF CONCEPT AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR SKILLS THROUGH THE CIRCLE CONCEPT
DIS SMI 2
Smith, Sue
Booklet that outlines the Circle Concept as it is used with intellectually disabled people to help them learn that different behaviour is appropriate in different circumstances.
16 p
1987

DOING IT FOR OURSELVES - A health guide for Victorian women with physical disabilities
DIS STR
STRAHAN, Fiona
Covers services, rights, violence, sexual health, leisure activities, income entitlements and disability organisations
1996

IMPROVING RESIDENTIAL LIFE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
DIS TUL
TULLY, Keith
Normalisation of the lives of disabled people presents those working in the field of residential care with enormous challenges. This handbook gives detailed, practical guidelines which enable managers and helpers to avoid the limiting or even de-humanizing consequences of traditional institutional structures. It aims to promote an environment in which the freedom and growth of the client is the primary goal.
261 p
1986

BY ME, FOR ME, SHARED EXPERIENCES
DIS TUT
TUTTLEBY, Amanda
Stories from five women who have an intellectual disability.
23 p
1992

OYSTER GRIT EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
DIS VIC
VICTORIAN WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
Stories and poems of inspiring and couragous experiences by women who face disability. "The grain of sand - the grit in the oyster - that causes such painful irritation may also produce a pearl, hence the book's title.."

STAY SAFE! The safe way to use motorised scooters and wheelchairs in the community
DIS VIC
City of Greater Bendigo
Booklet on all aspects of road safety as it affects scooters
2006

NOBODY NOWHERE
DIS WIL
WILLIAMS, Donna
The extraordinary autobiography of an autistic. This is a story of two battles, a battle to keep out "the world" and a battle to join it. I have, throughout my private war, been a she, a you, a Donna, a me, and finally, an I. All of us will tell it like it was and like it is. Welcome to my world. As brave a book as you'll ever read. A riveting autobiography that describes how autism feels from the inside.
219 p
1994

SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE
DIS WIL
WILLIAMS, Donna
The sequel to the international bestseller Nobody Nowhere. In Nobody Nowhere, the remarkable autobiography of an autistic girl, Donna Williams described her life dominated by disembodied pattern, sound, color, movement and cut off from the incomprehensible actions of people. In Somebody Somewhere she explores the four years since the diagnosis she waited twenty-five years for, and her attempts to leave her world under glass and live normally.
239 p
1995

CD-R **********

USING DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION LAW 2006 for people who have a disability. 2 CDs
DIS VIC
Vic Legal Aid
Reading of the booklet
2006
61:22

USING DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION LAW 2006 for people who have a disability. 2 CDs
DIS VIC
Vic Legal Aid
Reading of the booklet
2006
61:22

KIT **********

BODY AWARENESS DOLLS
DIS FPA
For professional use only. The anatomical -detailed dolls can be used in sex education to aid communication and give a better understanding about bodies and sexuality and an appreciation of both. 2 adult and 2 children with removable attachments for educational purposes.
1997

DIS FPA
ESMERALDA
For professional use only. A body apron that can be used to demonstrate the female anatomy
1997

SEXUALITY RIGHT AND CHOICES: Intellectual disability program
DIS FPA
Family Planning Association of Victoria
An education manual including slides and teaching resources for teaching sexuality, sexual abuse and appropriate behaviour education for people with intellectual disabilities.
1994

SO YOU WON'T GET AIDS
DIS FPV
STD/AIDS Prevention education for people with intellectual disabilities. This kit has been designed as an education resource manual for carers and staff working with people with intellectual disabilities. Most of the written material in this kit is for this target group, however, the slides, video, picture books, drawings and information sheets are designed to be used with people with intellectual disabilities, ranging in age from adolescence to adult.
1997
15 mins

PRACTICE GUIDELINES, TRAINING MANUAL, LITERATURE REVIEW :Working with victim/survivors of sexual assault with an intellectual disability
DIS FRA
FRAWLEY, Patsy
Three part manual published as a result of a sexual assault project offering training materials for workers with victim/survivors with an intellectual disability.
1998

[sanitary towel games]
DIS GAM
Board game about periods and sanitary towels

JANET'S GOT HER PERIOD
DIS GRA
GRAY, Judi; Jilich, Jitka
Kit includes video, illustrated picture book, resource book for parents and carers, pictographs as a teaching aid, following Janet through her first experiences of menstruation.
1990
17 minutes

HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS AND SEXUALITY
DIS NEW
NEWMAN, Gai
This manual was designed to facilitate Human Relationships and Sexuality Education for people with intellectual disabilities in the East Gippsland area. This comprehensive workshop manual has evolved because of the dedication of many people who responded to the overwhelming need for a more accessible, comprehensive and consistent approach to sexuality and sexual health education for people with intellectual disabilities.
73 p
1993

THE PROTECTION PACK
DIS SHE
SHEPHERD SCHOOL, Nottingham
Consists of 21 illustrated situation cards, 12 yes/no discussion cards, teacher's notes, set of Makaton response cards, 9 illustrated booklets with makaton symbols included - resources that can be used for personal protection education, particularly useful for students with learning difficulties
1994

PAPS I SHOULD... HAVE A PAP TEST
DIS VIC
A practical visual resource package for women, caregivers and health professionals. A regular Pap Test (which is also called a Pap Smear) is important for your health
30 mins

VIDEO **********

MORE THAN A PAT ON THE BACK
DIS OSH 1
Carers talk about their health. This video and booklet presents three women, Matilda, Sandy and Melva, each struggling to tend to their own health and well being as they fulfil the challenging role of caregiver for a family member with special needs. Their stories are interwoven with those relayed in a carer's discussion group. Issues such as isolation, grief, financial strain, stress, guilt, and lack of practical services and supports are highlighted. With gentle humour and courageous insight, participants share their ways of coping such as taking time out and learning to say no.

1994
30 mins

MORE THAN A PAT ON THE BACK
DIS OSH 2
Carers talk about their health. This video and booklet presents three women, Matilda, Sandy and Melva, each struggling to tend to their own health and well being as they fulfil the challenging role of caregiver for a family member with special needs. Their stories are interwoven with those relayed in a carer's discussion group. Issues such as isolation, grief, financial strain, stress, guilt, and lack of practical services and supports are highlighted. With gentle humour and courageous insight, participants share their ways of coping such as taking time out and learning to say no.

1994
30 mins

FRIENDS AND OTHER PEOPLE : THE CIRCLE CONCEPT
DIS SMI
SMITH, Susie
Video provides an example of the way the Circle Concept can be used to enable personal growth, but does not explain the basic framework of Circles. Video includes wall chart and booklet.
1988
18 minutes

WOMANS HEALTH PROJECT as part of Victorian Action on Intellectual Disability
DIS WOM
STAR
Discussion amongst intellectually disabled women about being assertive about their health. Looks at speaking to doctors, issue around having babies, who makes the decisions, having choices and relationships
1992
15 mins