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908 University Drive • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 0K1 • Canada
phone/fax: 306.653.3244 • email: karin.schwier@mac.com
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Editor/Writer 2008—
Connections magazine
Alberta Association for Community Living
Edmonton, AB |
Interviewer/Writer 1999–
NurseWatch: Focus on Health
newspaper series
College of Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK |
Writer 2008—
Renovations Home Improvement and Design magazine
Trader Coroporation
Saskatoon, SK |
Editor/Writer 2000–2005
Living with FAS/E newsletter
Saskatchewan Fetal Alcohol Support Network
Saskatoon, SK |
Editor/Writer 1982–
Dialect magazine
Saskatchewan Association for Community Living
Saskatoon, SK |
Scriptwriter 2001–2002
Your Child Has PDD/Autism
Video series, Parts 1, 2
Division of Media and Technology
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK |
Editor/Photographer 2003—
Life Landscapes series
Saskatchewan Association for Community Living
Saskatoon, SK |
Interviewer/researcher 1999–2000
Website development
Government of Saskatchewan
dblack Communications
Saskatoon, SK |
Scriptwriter 2002
Choices video
Division of Media and Technology
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK |
Project editor 2001
Our Lives, Our Voices: Families Talk About Lives Worth Living
Canadian Association for Community Living
North York, ON |
Department Manager 2004—
Sexuality, www.thequalitymall.org
Research and Training Center on Community Living
University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration |
Information co-ordinator 2000–2001
Latimer appeal to Supreme Court:
Canadian Association for Community Living
Toronto, ON
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Editor/Writer 2001–
Y Lines newsletter
YMCA of Saskatoon
Saskatoon, SK |
Consultant, Scriptwriter 1997
Transitions: Partnerships in Commsunity Living video
Appliance Productions
Saskatoon, SK |
Managing Editor/Writer 1999–2002
Good Lifetimes magazine
PLAN Institute on Citizenship & Disability
Burnaby, B.C. (regular feature included in abilities magazine, Toronto, ON) |
Consultant 1996
Percy, Me & Bobby McGee video
Light Over Canvas Productions
Moose Jaw, SK |
Contributing Writer 2000–
On Campus News
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
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Researcher/Writer 1989
Meewasin Valley Authority
Saskatoon, SK |
| PUBLISHED WORK |
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Hear My Voice: Stories Told by Albertans with Developmental Disabilities Who Were Once Institutionalized, (ed.). Edmonton, Alberta: AACL, 2006.
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| Sexualität: Ein Ratgerber für Eltern von Kindern mit Handicap. Melberg Schwier, K. und Dave Hingsburger. G&S Verlag GmbH, Zirndorf, Germany, 2005. (German translation) |
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Life Landscapes: Siblings share their experiences of living with brothers and sisters with disabilities. (ed). Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 2005.
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| Breaking Bread, Nourishing Connections: People With and Without Disabilities Together at Mealtime. Melberg Schwier, K. and Erin Schwier Stewart. Baltimore, MD: Paul. H. Brookes Publishing, 2005. |
| Life Landscapes: Saskatchewan advocate stories of success, (ed.), Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 2004. |
| Playwright, The Bus Stop. Work and Family Unit, Saskatchewan Labour, 2003. |
| Life Landscapes: The Saskatchewan Family Resilience Project. Melberg Schwier, K. (ed). Saskatoon, SK: Saskatchewan Association for Community Living, 2002. |
| Our Lives, Our Voices: Families Talk About Lives Worth Living (2nd edition). Melberg Schwier, K. (ed). Toronto, ON: Canadian Association for Community Living, 2001. |
| Sexuality: Your Sons and Daughters with Intellectual Disabilities. Melberg Schwier, K. and Dave Hingsburger. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 2000. |
| A Parents' Guide to Inclusive Education: How to ensure your child receives the education you want and our communities need. Melberg Schwier, K. (ed.) Saskatoon: SACL, 1998 (revised edition). |
| Idea Man, children's book with illustrations to sensitize adolescents about peers with disabilities. Eastman, PQ: Diverse City Press, 1997. |
| The Right Stuff: A Plain Language Book About Basic Human Rights. Melberg Schwier, K. (ed.). Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 1995. Reprint 1997. |
| Foundations for Community Living: Putting the Human in Human Services. Melberg Schwier, K. (ed.). Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 1995. |
| Reflections: Commemorative Booklet on the Occasion of SACL's 40th Anniversary. Melberg Schwier, K. (ed). Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 1995. |
| Couples with Intellectual Disabilities Talk About Living and Loving. Rockville, MD: Woodbine House, 1994. |
| Keith Edward's Different Day. San Luis Obispo, California: Impact Publishers, 1992. (Author and illustrator). Original edition, 1988. North York, ON: Roeher Institute. |
| Connections and Commitment, conference proceedings (ed.), B.C. Justice Institute, October 1991. |
| Weaving the Tapestry: Steps for Creating Supportive Communities. Melberg Schwier, K. (co-writer). Regina, SK: Quality Leisure Committee, Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, 1991. |
Speakeasy: People with Mental Handicaps Talk About Their Lives in Institutions and in the Community. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, Inc., 1990.
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Chapters in Books (since 1990)
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| “Self before sex: Perspectives on support, self-esteem and sexuality” in Adults with Down Syndrome, Pueschel, Sig. Baltimore: Brookes Publishing, 2006. |
| “Solitude,” in Dear Sad Goat: A Roundup of Truly Canadian Tales and Letters. Richardson, Bill (ed), Toronto, ON: Douglas and McIntyre, 2002. |
| “First Comes Love” in Light for All: Worship Resources for Including People with Mental Illness and Disabilities. Winnipeg, MB: Mennonite Central Committee Canada, 2001. |
| "First Comes Love" in Inside I'm Dancing: Personal Stories of God's Healing and Design, Saskatoon, SK: Mennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan, 2000. |
| "Percy Rothwell," in Building a Strong Foundation in a Rapidly Changing Environment: Diversity and Inclusion–Approaches in Independent Living. Houston, TX: ILRU, 1996. |
| "Ordinary Miracles: Testimonies of Friendships," in Friendships and Community Connections Between People with and without Developmental Disabilities, by Dr. Angela Amado. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1994. |
| "Special Needs Recreation: Foundations Course 1", Kelsey Institute, student module, Recreation Technology Program. Saskatoon, SK: SIAST, 1991. |
"People with Mental Handicaps: Appreciating the Issues", Kelsey Institute, student module, Home Care/Special Care Program. Saskatoon, SK: SIAST, 1990.
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| Preserving treasured family history, Parts I-II, Martensville Messenger, Martensville, SK: April-May 2008 |
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Book review, “Battle Cries: Justice for Kids with Special Needs,” in International Journal of Disability, Community and Rehabilitation, Vol 5, Number 1, 2006.
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“Connecting with Community,” in Quality of Life Enhancements, course manual, Saskatoon, SK: SIAST, 2006.
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| “Hairdresser to the Stars,” Saskatoon, SK: Planet S magazine, April 28, 2005 |
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“Sausage making: a family tradition in Bruno,” Growing Saskatchewan magazine. Saskatchewan Council for Community Development, Spring 2005.
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| "Danger! Cane Toads Ahead! Touring Australia not for the feint of heart," Saskatoon, SK: Planet S magazine, July 8, 2004. |
| "Riomaggiore: Old World Charm," TripAdvisor, July 2004. |
| “A New Beginning: Former Valley View Resident Enjoys Life on the Outside,” Saskatoon, SK: Planet S magazine, March 2004. |
| “Local Lord: Saskatonian Lands Role in Epic Movie Trilogy,” Saskatoon, SK: Planet S magazine, December 2003. |
| “Astonishing Similarities Between Saskatchewan and New Zealand Educational Issues,” Green & White, Saskatoon, SK: University of Saskatchewan, Fall 2003. |
| "Dave Hingsburger: The Art of Being Human," abilities magazine, Toronto, ON: Winter 2000. |
| "Update on the Latimer case," abilities magazine, Toronto: Fall 2000, pp. 24-25. |
| "Catching the bus on IU Route E," Bloomington, Indiana: IU Alumni Magazine, Jan/Feb. 2000. |
| "Life doesn't get much better," Wellington, New Zealand: Community Moves, 50th Year Commemorative Issue, Vol. 36, No. 3, October, 1999. |
| "Take your eyes off the road, see New Zealand by train," (not yet published), 1999. |
| "New Zealand's yesteryear tramline a rolling history lesson," (nyp), 1999. |
| "Communing with Hemingway's Key West cats," (nyp), 1998. |
| "Keeping your travel films safe," (nyp), 1998. |
| "Savouring the flavours of New Mexico: Hot stuff in Sante Fe," (nyp), 1998. |
| "Budding artist identifies with values, style of local musician," Saskatoon: Free Press, 1998. |
| "Diversity creates opportunity," Trenton, Nova Scotia: Idea House News, fall 1998. |
| "Saskatchewan woman turns old coats into cuddly heirlooms," Rosetown, SK: Rosetown Eagle, 1998. |
| "Great Expectations: When parenting at a distance moves in under the same roof," abilities, Summer 1996. |
| "Storytelling: The Power of Listening," Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, Vol 22, No. 2., 1994. |
| "Verstehen ist ein Kinderspiel," German translation of "Understanding is child's play," Podium: Internationale Zeitschrift fur eine integrative Gessellschaft, Colorado Springs: Kinder Ark, 1993. |
| "A Canadian Comes Home Again to New Zealand," World Agri-News, Edinburgh, Scotland: International Agricultural Exchange Association. No. 95, Vol. 24, June 1993. |
| "Teen's comments on 'retard' show ignorance," Friday Edition, Saskatoon, Sask., Nov. 12, 1993. |
| "To the teenager in Kentucky Fried Chicken who was trying so hard to impress his girlfriend," Down Syndrome News, Vol. 17, No. 6. 1993. |
| "Connecting with community," entourage, North York, Ontario, Vol. 7, No. 2, 1992. |
| "Connecting with community," Saskatchewan Woman's Chronicle, Saskatoon, Sask., 1992. |
| "Understanding is child's play," The Kaleidoscope, Association for Community Living, Boulder, Colorado, July 1991. |
| "Understanding is child's play," entourage, G. Allan Roeher Institute, Toronto, Winter 1991. |
| "Reading and Refreshments: Two seniors in Canada prove it's never too late to learn," New Ways, Spring 1990. |
"The Meewasin Valley Authority," Saskatoon Mirror, June, 1990.
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| Various photographs, Travel Shots, www.canada.com, 2007— |
| Cover and inside photographs in Belonging: Giving Value to Every Person — A Guide for Communities, by Dulcie McCallum. Dartmouth, NS: Nova Scotia ACL, 2005. |
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Navigating the System: An Advocacy Handbook for Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities. Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 2004. Photographs on Table of Contents page, pp: 1, 11, 23, 31, 36, 43, 47, 60, 71, 85, 95, 111, 125.
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| Photograph in Looking Back: True Tales from Saskatchewan’s Past. Dederick, Paul and B. Waiser. Calgary, AB: Fifth House, 2003. |
| Photos, The Road Map to the Future: A Financial Planning Guide for Families of People with Disabilities. Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 2003. |
| Photos, A Parent's Guide to Inclusive Education. Saskatoon, SK: SACL, 2003. |
| Press photo series: TVaughn, musician press kit, 2002. |
| Photo, The Trust, vol. 36, no. 1. Regina, SK: Regina Association for Community Living, 2002. |
| Cover photo, Caring Relationships: Helping People with Mental Impairments Understand God’s Gift of Sexuality. Grand Rapids, MI: CRC Publications, 2001. |
Photo, “Caring Relationships: Helping People with Mental Impairments Understand God’s Gift of Sexuality,” Horizons magazine, Louiseville, KY: Presbyterian Women for the Presbyterian Church, 2001.
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Illustrations (since 1990)
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| The Secret of Sunningdale Creek, by Shaun Zachary Olson-Deobald. Belville, ON: Epic Press, 2007. |
| Illustrations, Health Policy Presentations by June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant, Centre for Disability Issues and Health Professions, Western University of Health Sciences, Ponoma, CA, 2004— |
| Cartoon, “Mapping Community-Based Natural Learning Opportunities,” Young Exceptional Children magazine, vol. 4, no. 4. Denver, CO: Division for Early Childhood, CEC, 2001. |
| Illustrations, The Family Enhancement Outreach Training Project (H324R990012), United States Department of Education, Washington, DC; 1999-2002; Principal Investigators Carol Trivette, Ph.D. and Carl Dunst, Ph.D., Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute, Morganton and Asheville, NC. |
| Idea Man, author/illustrator, Eastman, PQ: Diverse City Press, 1997. |
| Cartoons, Planning...To Have a Life. Galambos, Diane. North York, ON: Roeher, 1995. |
| Keith Edward's Different Day, (American edition), San Luis Obispo, California: Impact Publishers, 1992. (Author and illustrator). Original version, 1988, North York, ON: Roeher Institute. |
| Cartoons, Leisure, Integration and Community, by Peggy Hutchison, Judith McGill. Concord, Ontario: Leisurability Publications, Inc., 1992. |
| Title graphic, "Literacy education - in perspective," four-part series, abilities magazine. Toronto: Canadian Abilities Foundation, 1991. |
| Regular contributor, cartoons, entourage, Canadian Association for Community Living, Downsview, Ontario, 1989-1991. |
Regular contributor, cartoons, News & Notes newsletter, American Association on Mental Retardation, Washington, D.C., 1988-1992.
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| Honours/Awards |
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Putting Life in the Community Research Grant
Saskatchewan Institute on Community Living, 2004 |
Joan Kershaw Publications Award
Council for Exceptional Children in Canada, 1995
Couples with Intellectual Disabilities
Talk About Living and Loving
Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House |
Henderson Memorial Research Grant
Saskatchewan Association for Community Living, 2003 |
Gold Media Award
Canadian Association for Community Living, 1991
Speakeasy: People with Mental Handicaps Talk About Their Lives in Institutions and in the Community
Austin, TX: Pro Ed, Inc. |
Saskatchewan Arts Board Grant for Emerging Writers
Saskatchewan Arts Board, 2003
Category C, Creative Works |
Bronze Media Award
Canadian Association for Community Living, 1991
Dialect
Saskatoon: SACL |
Children's Literature Award
Saskatchewan Writers Guild, 1996
Idea Man
Eastman, PQ: Diverse City Press |
Saskatchewan Literary Arts Award
Saskatchewan Writers Guild, 1989
Speakeasy: People with Mental Handicaps Talk About Their Lives in Institutions and in the Community
Austin, TX: Pro Ed, Inc. |
National Media Award
Canadian Association for Community Living, 1994
Couples with Intellectual Disabilities
Talk About Living and Loving
Rockville, MD: Woodbine House |
Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Media
National Down Syndrome Congress, 1987
Dialect
Saskatoon: SACL |
Award of Merit
Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada (AMTEC), 1990
"River City" interactive video
Saskatoon: Meewasin Valley Authority/University of Saskatchewan |
Memorial Award
Media Club of Canada, 1986
Dialect
Saskatoon: SACL
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Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Media
National Down Syndrome Congress, 1990
Dialect
Saskatoon: SACL |
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