The more roles a person has, and the more valued those roles are, the more likely that person is to have the good things in life.
What is Social Role Valorisation?
Social Role Valorisation (SRV) is an empirically based theory that guides Imagine More’s work. SRV helps us understand why people with disability are devalued. It also tells us that the best ways to shift the devalued status of a person with disability are to support the person to
- take part and contribute in the community through valued social roles
- pay attention to the image of the person and those that support the person
- develop and increase the person’s skills and competencies
Resources About Social Role Valorisation
Enjoy browsing our growing collection of resources.
Bringing the Community Along
John Armstrong explains how roles allow people with disability to participate and belong.
Bringing the Community Along.Learn moreBecoming More Competent
John Armstrong presents solid strategies to facilitate learning for people with impairments.
Becoming More Competent.Learn moreUsing Effective Tools to Build Valued Roles
John Armstrong introduces the concept of Social Roles and Role Theory in this workshop.
Using Effective Tools to Build Valued Roles.Learn moreValued Roles in Schools
John Armstrong discusses the importance of valued roles for students with disability
Valued Roles in Schools.Learn moreWhat It Takes to Craft a Valued Role
John Armstrong talks about valued roles and what is needed to create them
What It Takes to Craft a Valued Role.Learn more
Roles Based Planning
A thoughtful approach to social inclusion and empowerment. This article by Scott Ramsey is essential reading.
Roles Based Planning.Learn more
Why Learn Social Role Valorisation?
Jane Sherwin describes why people might be interested to learn about SRV
Why Learn Social Role Valorisation?.Learn more