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This is a formative book on the development of the self advocacy movement (mainly in the US and Britain). It tells the story of two schemes in the US - People First of Oregon and Project 2 of Nebraska- and accounts of similar projects in Britain.
Read MoreThis draft framework is intended to guide action by governments, international organisations and other bodies in implementing "The Salamanca Statement on Principles, Policy and Practice in Special Needs Education", which is detailed at the rear of the article.
Read MoreThis paper aims to discuss factors that contribute to the development of an inclusive school community. Most effort is directed at the individual school level; however recognition is given to statewide factors that can contribute to or thwart efforts to develop an inclusive school community.
Read MoreWhat a great article! The most important point made in the article is: "Don't take no for an answer". The article is a dialogue of Sandra and her mother Kay. Sandra was refused lifesaving surgery because of her disability. Sandra, Kay and others didn't take "no" for an answer.
Read MoreThis article explores fundamental planning issues that need to be addressed by school systems to facilitate effective co-teaching models in order to achieve successful inclusion. The article does this by emphasising the need for thoughtful planning at different levels and the issues involved.
Read MoreThe Salamanca Statement is a reaffirmation of the right of every individual to education by delegates of UNESCO's World Conference on Special Needs Education. The delegates represent 88 governments and 25 international organisations.
Read More"This is what the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). . . aims to do. It places obligations on a whole range of people throughout the community to genuinely uphold the fundamental entitlement of people with disabilities to the same rights and opportunities as all other Australian citizens" (p.
Read MoreP. A. T. H. - Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope - is a fluid (but structured) process concerned with designing, planning and problem solving around particular people, issues and organisations.
Read More"Childhood experiences, both good and bad, are a major influence on the way we live as adults. So we should not be surprised when segregated children become segregated adults. At a very early age children begin to learn to put the world around them in order.
Read MoreThe DSA (1986) brought about a new direction in policy for people with disabilities which impacts on the education system. The authors argue the need for the education system to acknowledge that inclusion is an effective way of addressing community biases.
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