Posts by Hilary Stace
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There is a nice couple up the road who have been rebuilding their aged house in full sight and ongoing commentary of the numerous passers by. It's on a steep unfenced section with a great vista across the valley. They have a very smart agile baby and I recommended the Bob channel, and Polly building the stile, as aspirational child rearing videos.
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Access: Fighting seclusion with…, in reply to Sacha,
Cost too much for family to take case unless someone did it pro bono.
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Kirsty's latest update: Judge Boshier challenges the DHB. http://m.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11659430
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Jacinda Ardern links Teina Pora and all the others incarcerated with neurodisabilities. http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/81136386/Jacinda-v-David-Teina-Pora-case-has-much-to-teach-us
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Kevin Hague calls for an inquiry. His press statement shows he understands the issues. http://www.newshub.co.nz/nznews/green-party-wants-urgent-inquiry-into-mental-health-failings-2016061908#axzz4ByZfYdPZ
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Access: Fighting seclusion with…, in reply to Sacha,
They are not listening to people who know him or know about autism. Just people who observe him as a highly anxious incarcerated 'case'.
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Radio NZ. Ashley today
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/306669/autistic-man's-'inhuman'-treatmentMy theory is that that the authorities are scared of autism and Ashley's expression of it, which they see as extreme and rare. They see a person dangerous to himself and others - so he has to remain locked up, in some misguided idea that that will keep him and others safe. What they don't seem to recognise is that the cause of his behaviours is the long term incarceration behind a locked door as well as years of untreated dental pain.
There are probably dozens of people with autism like Ashley'sin NZ but they are living with families or in residential services. Their families and communities recognise and know how to manage or avoid meltdowns. They also have access to activities they enjoy.I think the authorities should apologise to Ashley and his parents, find him suitable stand alone accommodation in a more appropriate environment, and provide him as compensation with an assistance dog to help with his de-institutionalisation.
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Access: Fighting seclusion with…, in reply to Sacha,
Story led RNZ 8 am news.
Shows that activist networks, once established, can be effective and tenacious. I suspect we are collecting important allies along the way. -
My daughter just got a speeding ticket. I told her she should have quoted the Police Minister to the cop in her defence. Judith Collins has said people should stop looking at their speedometers and not worry about speeding.
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Parents have to advocate for their disabled children for ever - it never stops. Here's another Nelson father's story about his son's poor care http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/81011893/father-battles-for-intellectually-disabled-sons-welfare-after-14-years?cid=facebook.post.81011893