Tony has a background of 30 years in the disability field which he brings to the Centre for Developmental Disability Studies (CDDS). He is involved in a number of research and teaching projects, which include the ‘Diploma of Disability Studies' in Singapore, Active Support, Individualised Funding and Resource Allocation together with a number of literature reviews and training programs. In addition he is developing CDDS E-Learning, maintaining the website, and contributing to articles and presentations. Tony has recently graduated with Honours in the postgraduate program Masters of Health Science (Developmental Disability) and intends to commence his PhD next year. He continues to pursue a special interest in autism, transition, Active Support and community living.