Upcycling Sheltered Workshops: A Revolutionary Approach to Transforming Workshops into Creative Spaces, 1st Edition – FULL INSTANT DOWNLOAD | PDF DOCX EPUB

Name: Upcycling Sheltered Workshops: A Revolutionary Approach to Transforming Workshops into Creative Spaces
Edition: 1st Edition
ISBN-13: 9780804011594
ISBN-10: 0804011591
Addition ISBN: 080404063X, 9780804040631
Author(s): Susan Dlouhy; Patty Mitchell, Publisher: Swallow Press, Copyright: 2015
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.