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| It’s My History, Too! |
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| Description | It’s My History, Too! is a multiphase, 4-year project to produce an innovative document of the history of individuals with developmental disabilities in Alberta through the creation of a public exhibit. Launched in the Spring of 2006, the objective of the project is to reveal how the social and cultural functions of the past (i.e., disability theory and practice and political structures and policy) constructed the history of Albertans with developmental disabilities in the areas of institutionalization, education, and community living from 1905 to the present, and in part, shaped their identities and history today. Told from the perspective of Albertans with developmental disabilities, the exhibit will enhance public awareness and understanding of this unique history. | | Funders and partners | Funded in part by: |
| | Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Education Fund – Government of Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture | | | Community Research Program -Government of Alberta Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Program | | | Alberta Historical Resources Foundation – Government of Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture | | | The Hudson's Bay Company Local History Grant Program | | | Project status and timelines | Phase I Complete. July 2006 to July 2007
Phase II In Progress. August 2007 to August 2009 | | Upcoming public activities | Go to www.imht.ca to find out what's new! | | Resources developed | The Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute. It’s My History, too! Our stories. Our voice. Our place. Promotional DVD. | | Presentations, publications and reports | - Sordi, A. (May, 2008). Leading advocacy through It’s My History, Too! Poster presentation at the New Professional: Leadership in Science, Practice, Policy and Advocacy, AAIDD Conference. Washington, D.C.
- Sordi, A., & Rosewood, C. (April, 2007). It’s my history, too! Making an invisible history visible, from 1905 to the present. Paper presentation at Meaningful Work, Stronger Communities Conference, ACDS, April 2007, Kananaskis, AB.
- Sordi, A., & Rosewood, C. (November, 2007). It's My History, Too! Getting an untold story told. Disability Digest Vol. 18(6).
- Sordi, A., & Rosewood, C. (April, 2007). It’s my history, too! Making an invisible history visible, from 1905 to the present. ACDS, Kananaskis, AB.
- Sordi, A., Rosewood, C., & Coombe, J. (July, 2007). It’s My History, Too! Phase I Final Report for the Persons with Developmental Disabilities Community Research Grant Program. The Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute.
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