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Discover ME. The power of communication
Be curious, be creative, always see potential I just wanted to share a powerful moment in our Intensive Interaction workshop with Janet Gurney (Us in a Bus) last week. Participants had been asked to reflect and see how they could put some of what they had learned on...
A conversation, a time of discovery, not an assessment!
So simple but made so complicated Last week I had another great day. A day that also made me think again ‘why is something so simple often made so complicated?’ I text a colleague to share my thoughts and feelings. She suggested I share them more widely so here I am....
A wish, a growl and a Gr8 Support Movement!
Do you offer Gr8 support? The Gr8 Support Movement Sally Warren, Jo Giles and Jo Clare share details of the Gr8 Support Movement. At Paradigm we all have slightly different memories of how the idea for The Gr8 Support Movement started. We do remember that the idea...
Let’s remember what ‘Supported Living’ really means
More and more we hear that ‘Supported Living’ doesn’t work. That ‘Supported Living’ leads to poor or not enough support. Those of you who use Reach and have met us at Paradigm will know that ‘Supported Living’ isn’t a model but a way of life. ‘Supported Living’ isn’t...
Do people have to pay for thier support with their FREEDOM?
So simple but made so complicated Yesterday 48 members of the Paradigm National Ordinary Life for All Network came together to drive forward the work of the network. John O'Brien facilitated the workshop in his usual insightful, unassuming but incredible way.The...
It’s Time to STOP!
It really is time to STOP We know the pain and suffering caused to each and every person who experiences time in institutions that fail to see the beauty and humanity of all. It’s time to stop and ensure people receive the support that’s designed with them and their...
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