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This is an article which discusses the philosophy and emerging practices of inclusive education, and then how these have come to fruition in the school district of Wichita (USA). The author makes a number of really great points.
Read MoreIn the first article, Palmer comments on what a visiting Canadian academic (Dr. Lutfiyya) has to say about friendship. Lutfiyya spoke about the need to facilitate friendships for many people who have historically been denied those connections we take for granted.
Read MoreThe central argument of this article is that intellectual disability is not simply an objective, discoverable 'truth' that simply exists in the world.
Read MoreThis is a brief description of a program called 'On Campus' which provides eleven students with the opportunity to attend University. The article goes on to discuss the experiences of 5 of these students.
Read MoreAnother great story by the mother of a young girl who began attending her local school after 2 years at a special school.
Read MoreThe author provides inspirational examples of how service provision for children who have high support needs can be provided in the family home, be adaptable to family needs and satisfy the needs of the child without being patronising, arrogant and flexible.
Read More"This booklet aims to encourage people involved in social, sporting and recreational activities for school aged children to consider how people with disabilities or disorders may participate in their program.
Read MoreForest Grove School District in Oregon (USA) is one of a few entire education districts that have moved from a traditional system based upon segregated special schools and units into a system which is well on its way to including and teaching all children in regular classrooms.
Read MoreThis article outlines many of the factors to take into consideration when deciding what child care facility would be best for a child who has a disability.
Read MoreBrandon argues that although parents and families can be possible sources of oppression in the lives of their family member with a disability, he still believes that they will be the major focus for positive change in their family members' lives.
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