We are always learning. We think it is important that we share some of the places and people that continue to teach us. 
inclusion.com

inclusion press

Inclusion Press is the place to go for person centered resource materials. For more than 25 years Inclusion Press has been on the front end of the movement to create inclusive schools and communities. They lead the way with publications and media that is focused on person centered planning, citizenship, community, inclusive education , support circles, restorative justice, and many stories of real people. 
Jack Pearpoint and Lynda Kahn, are Inclusion Press , but in addition to producing and selling great resource material, they also provide dynamic education in person centered planning (PATH and MAPS), Making a Difference, and creative change. They are the hosts and organizers of the Toronto Summer Institute.
independentliving.org

john o'brien & connie lyle o'brien

John O'brien and Connie Lyle O'brien, individually and together, have shaped the thinking of leaders, individuals, and families, around the world with their curious love of good questions, and their deep compassion to be present with the struggles of people with disabilities, and those who love them. The Independent Living Institute has posted a collection of John and Connie's writing.
You can also find articles, books, and videos by John and Connie posted on Inclusion Press.
dimagine.com

david pitonyak

David reminds us of the amazing capacity of the human brain and spirit. Through his consulting practice which is dedicated to supporting people who experience disabilities and exhibit, what some have called, "difficult behaviors.", he has gained much wisdom.  David says, "In my view, what's most needed when a person engages in difficult behaviors is imagination.   The story-line that is floating around about the person is a major part of the problem.  What's needed is a new story."
Check out great articles by David Pitonyak.
bethmount.com

beth mount, phd

Beth Mount has developed and  practiced the art of person-centered planning with thousands of people with disabilities and their families from every walk of life and from every corner of the World. Her groundbreaking work related to Personal Futures Planning promotes the positive futures and images of people with disabilities throughout the globe, and demonstrates that all of us count and all of us fit somewhere.
You can find books, articles and videos by Beth at Inclusion Press
See Beth 's TEDx Talk, "Beautiful Justice".

kindred spirits

The poetry of Bob Williams and the music of Gregory Hoskins (and friends). You can listen to this collaboration here.
openfutureslearning.org

open future learning

Ben Drew has created an online learning resource for organizations, Direct Support Professionals, and anyone interested in making a difference through their personal and working relationships with people with disabilities. The Learning Modules connect the  learner with video presentations and writing from leading thinkers in the field of disability and community living. Patti Scott and Dave Hasbury are proud to have contributed to this resource.
conversationsthatmatter.org

conversations that matter

Norman Kunc and Emma van der Klift have created an online video resource that captures conversations with people who have influenced the movement toward inclusive community and education.
abundantcommunity.com

abundant community

John McKnight and Peter Block host a wealth of resources that help us to stay focused on the capacities of people within communities.
thersa.org

rsa

 The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce): an enlightenment organization committed to finding innovative practical solutions to today’s social challenges.
Some of our favorite RSA videos are:
Check out our ideas of some good reads that inspire change.

organizations to check out

community vision (portland OR, USA)

jobpath nyc (new york, NY, USA)

inspiring inclusion (Scotland, UK)

imagine better (New Zealand)

association for promoting inclusion (Croatia)

cra (USA)

hope house (Norfolk, VA, USA)

starfire (Cincinnati OH)

the arcadia institute (Kalamazoo MI)

blogs to read

rolling around in my head

cincibility

come in from the cold

potluck projects

heather simmons

international websites

plan.ca (Canada)

center for welfare reform (UK)

asset based community development (US)

wais (AU)

paradigm (UK)

in control (UK)

inclusive solutions (UK)

citizen centered leadership (US)

innovation

ideo (US)

hcd connect (US)

presencing institute (US)

visual practice

international forum of visual practitioners

the grove

the center for graphic facilitation

brandy agerbeck

alphachimp learning systems

sunni brown doodle revolution