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Interdependence
Driven from a values base, Interdependence: The Route to Community is a service system framework that interprets a new approach for the ways in which people relate and the ways our society addresses social issues. Recognizing the limitations of the medical/expert approach, the book offers a new prescription for change based on partnership.
Interdependence was initially published in 1991 and is in it's second edition, printed in 1995. This book authored by Al Condeluci continues to dominate the field as a key book in understanding the values base for human service. Used in colleges and universities.
$64.00 US / $74.00 CAN View excerpt from Interdependence
Beyond Difference
Beyond Difference looks closely at our culture and institutions and challenges readers to ask why it is that mechanization and other narrow social trends have become so rooted that our society is finding it hard to balance for a common good. Condeluci asks, "If our institutions are becoming more mechanical and robotic, then won't our characters?"
This 1995 follow-up to Interdependence, by Al Condeluci, takes a detailed look at ways difference is treated in our culture. Five critical variables that are essential to inclusion are identified and explored.
$64.00 US / $74.00 CAN View Preface to Beyond Difference View Traits for Change
The Essence of Interdependence
The Essence of Interdependence is a booklet that is compliment of Interdependence, as it abbreviates the original textbook, Interdependence. This book is current Out of Print and is not available for purchase.A new edition of this book is currently being created and we hope to have it published soon.
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Cultural Shifting
In Cultural Shifting, Al Condeluci conquers the illusive subjects of change and leadership. He explores the relevance these subjects have to everyone, not only those in disability services. In Al’s own special style of writing, he uses anecdotes from his family, his personal interactions with friends and peers and events in the office to anchor this book to the everyday application of change and leadership.
Cultural Shifting focuses on how the phenomenon of cultural shifting occurs. The three aspects explored in this phenomenon are community, leadership and change.
US $24.00 / $34.00 CAN Preface to Cultural Shifting The Positive Gatekeeper Vision
Advocacy for Change: A Manual for Organizing
What is advocacy? Advocacy is about promoting a cause or position on an issue.
What is change? Change is about creating a new reality.
What is organizing? Organizing is about mobilizing people toward a common objective.
Sound easy? It’s not!
Al Condeluci, a major advocate for people with disabilities in the United States has developed a new manual on advocacy for ANCOR. This manual is about advocating for change by organizing yourself or other people toward your cause.
This manual was written in a succinct, efficient and easy to use form. It is not laden with heavy academic trappings however the concepts and strategies are grounded in solid academic and experiential theory. The manual is meant to be an interactive tool and is designed for you to write in, mark up or dog ear. As such feel free to use sections and chapters as you feel they fit to your challenge and reality.
$35.00 US / $45.00 CAN
Together Is Better
“Together is Better is about change. It looks at how things have come to be, but more importantly, it is about how things can be better.” – Excerpt from Together is Better
Together is Better chronicles the progress completed by UCP Kids in the first two years of their project and serves as a guide for community inclusion. It has been written in a very practical and helpful manner and will be useful for families and professionals assisting people to become active and valued community members.
Special Features:
- Interactive
- Methods and strategies
- Written exercises
- Forms to utilize
- Inspiring quotes
Who should use this resource?
- Children and adults with disabilities
- Parents/Caregivers
- Human service professionals
- Recreation providers
- Family and friends of individuals with disabilities
- Community leaders
- Teachers/Principals
- Anyone interested in creating a community where each belongs!
Step-by-step instructions on how to:
- Identify a person’s true passion
- Match interests to community activities
- Evaluate a community and make modifications
- Facilitate friendships and create successful community inclusion
$24.00 US / $34.00 CAN
Opening Doors to Community
UCP Pittsburgh and UCP Kids are pleased to announce our latest resource, Opening the Doors to Community: The Keys to Success. This educational series provides helpful information for recreation facilities, community centers, religious organizations (churches, synagogues, mosques, etc.), and any business, organization or agency that wishes to become more welcoming to all people.
The Opening Doors series will also prove beneficial for businesses that employ or want to employ individuals with disabilities and/or businesses that serve or want to serve individuals with disabilities. The series is also highly useful for families of children with disabilities. The information contained in Opening Doors will aid families in successfully approaching organizations as they assist their child in becoming a valued member of the community.
Opening Doors consists of four booklets developed by the staff at UCP Pittsburgh to empower organizations to welcome individuals of all abilities:
1. The Key to Welcoming was developed as a starting point for a facility to think about creating a welcoming atmosphere.
2. The Key to Achieving Your Goals is a step-by-step guide to creating a center that welcomes individuals of all abilities.
3. The Key to Friendship provides strategies to facilitate friendships between people with and without disabilities.
4. The Key to Community Resources is a comprehensive list of local and national resources related to disability.
$24.00 US / $34.00 CAN
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