Upcycling Sheltered Workshops - A Revolutionary Approach to Transforming Workshops into Creative Spaces (Paperback)

At a time when the traditional sheltered workshop model has fallen under rightful criticism, and a new paradigm for disability programming is not yet in place, Upcycling Sheltered Workshops offers a revolutionary alternative. As many push to dismantle sheltered workshops, Susan Dlouhy and Patty Mitchell present the Creative Abundance Model, a proven method that redirects sheltered workshops from routine to creativity, putting participants in the driver's seat. The Creative Abundance Model does away with the repetitive tasks that characterize traditional workshops. Instead, it is a structured but more open program that incorporates art, music, and other creative pursuits, freeing participants to discover their individual skills and talents. The authors both advocate for the model and provide instructions for implementing it, outlining such steps as obtaining funding, gaining the support and participation of the surrounding community, and preparing studios. Case studies from around the nation and inspiring photographs illustrate Dlouhy and Mitchell's methods and document the many ways in which participants in Creative Abundance thrive.

General

Imprint:	Swallow Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Susan Dlouhy • Patty Mitchell
Foreword by:	Lynn M. Harter
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade
Pages:	120
ISBN-13:	978-0-8040-1159-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Disability: social aspects
LSN:	0-8040-1159-1
Barcode:	9780804011594

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