An innovative, multi-perspective and international approach to the issues which normalisation entails. Carrying on from the concept of community care, normalisation or integration is about creating the conditions in the individual and society for leading as autonomous and acceptable a life as possible. Based on the right of people with disabilities to an ordinary life, it has extensive implications not just for professionals in the mental health field but for all of us.
Part 1 The background dimensions of normalization work: principles and
conceptual knowledge, Shulamit Ramon; the implications of normalization work
for professional skills, David Brandon. Part 2 Experiencing normalization and
social role valorization: a recipient's view, Mike Lawson; the professional
perspective, Julia Segal; creative programming, Richard Warner; public
participation in decision-making, Alexandra Lewis. Part 3 The test ground -
turning principles into policies: policy issues, Shulamit Ramon.
