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In inclusive schoolrooms, striking a balance between meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities and involving them in co-operative learning activities with their peers is a challenge to many teachers.
Read MoreWe have all heard about them - the 'yes-but' and 'whadabout' kids - who seem to challenge some teachers too much to be considered for inclusive schooling.
Read MoreAfter a brief description of what inclusion means ("a child with a disability, like any other child of about the same age, attending the neighbourhood school as a full member of a regular classroom"), the authors present advice to parents seeking to get a placement at their local school.
Read MoreThis is a really touching, simple poem written by a child sharing her feelings about a new disabled boy at school. Initially the disabled child is seen as very different, almost alien: ". . .
Read MoreAn analysis was conducted of the quality and curriculum content of the individualised education programs (IEPs) written by 11 teachers for 22 students with severe disabilities who attended a segregated special class program (2 students per teacher).
Read MoreThis informative newsletter is composed entirely of material relating to inclusion. From an American perspective , it defines terms like 'mainstreaming' and 'inclusion',and examines the question of whether US Federal law requires inclusion. It also comments on many commonly raised issues and questions.
Read MoreWolf Wolfensberger is Director of the Training Institute for Human Service Planning, Leadership and Change Agentry at Syracuse University. He is world's foremost developer of Social Role Valorisation and is the founder of citizen advocacy. He describes the generally accepted parenting role which exercises both 'emotional' and 'instrumental' functions.
Read More"One of the most promising roles which people with disabilities can assume is that of a self advocate member of an agency's board of directors.
Read MoreThese notes were taken by an employee of Family Advocacy who attended a presentation by Michael Kendrick, a leader in community development and social change strategies from North America. They detail why Independent Advocacy is needed (e. g.
Read MoreThis article discusses the obstacles to full participation in the classroom for students with disabilities now that inclusion is more common. The article suggests that inclusion is happening on a physical level but not on a mental/emotional level.
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