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Upcycling Sheltered Workshops: A Revolutionary Approach to Transforming Workshops Into Creative Spaces
Contributor(s): Dlouhy, Susan (Author), Mitchell, Patty (Author)
ISBN: 0804011591     ISBN-13: 9780804011594
Publisher: Swallow Press
OUR PRICE:   $18.76  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2015
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | People With Disabilities
- Social Science | Social Work
- Psychology | Creative Ability
Dewey: 362.404
LCCN: 2014044058
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.40 lbs) 120 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Physically Challenged
 
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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.