{"title":"Professor Christine Bigby","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound insights of \u003cem\u003eProfessor Christine Bigby\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned author and expert in the field of disability studies. Her work primarily focuses on improving the quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities, making her contributions both essential and enlightening for those interested in health and wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book “\u003cem\u003eTransition to Retirement\u003c\/em\u003e,” Professor Bigby delves into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by individuals with disabilities as they transition into retirement. Her work is a testament to her commitment to enhancing understanding and fostering genuine inclusion in society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a blend of research-driven insights and practical advice, Professor Bigby’s books serve as invaluable resources not only for professionals in the field but also for families, caregivers, and anyone passionate about promoting inclusivity and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"transition-to-retirement-by-roger-j-stancliffe-9781743323274","title":"Transition to Retirement","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs much as everyone groans from time to time about the humdrum and stresses of work, retirement is an unsettling prospect for most people. It's a major transition in anyone's life and change of this magnitude often arouses anxiety. This is much more so for people with disability, particularly intellectual disability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut, as this manual shows, it doesn't have to be like that. The Transition to Retirement (TTR) program has been developed in response to a genuine problem: the need for an effective approach to supporting older employees to build an active, socially inclusive lifestyle after retirement. The approach mapped out in this manual may not be the solution for all workers with disability, but it will certainly assist quite a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TTR program emphasises social inclusion. It is consistent with the focus of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) on building community participation and independence. It is also consistent with the National Disability Strategy's emphasis on promoting social inclusion in mainstream community settings and service systems. The TTR program supports ageing people with disability to develop new interests, skills and social networks, and facilitates their participation in mainstream community groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the manual comes a DVD, which makes the idea of inclusive activities in retirement easily understandable to people with disability, their families and community organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor royalties from sales of this manual to the Australian Foundation for Disability (AFFORD) to support AFFORD's Transition to Retirement program.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363261563116,"sku":"9781743323274","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19134423482808.jpg?v=1772919486"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/professor-christine-bigby.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}