John and Connie collaborate on a brilliant book that begins to unpeal the complexity of building supportive networks and communities - where ALL people can live together. Thoughtful, analytical - wise - this leads readers though examples - with solid theoretical backing - to understand why things don't work - and what we can do to make a difference - and make it work - for each other.
John O'Brien is a remarkable thinker, educator, problem solver who travels the world - listening to the complex issues surrounding the problems of learning to 'welcome' people with disabilities into regular lives and communities. He is author of many books, a brilliant speaker, and a thoughtful reflective listener and observer regarding the messy issues of trying to achieve a reasonable life for everyone in a world that is not 'fair'.
Connie Lyle O'Brien is a leading advocate, Georgia based, for the rights of people with disabilities. She is an organizer, presenter, author.