Reducing Prejudice Against Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
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- 1 June 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Disability, Development and Education
- Vol. 44 (2) , 117-131
Abstract
Growing numbers of American children are being educated in inclusive settings. Legal mandates for inclusion cannot ensure that children will be accepted and treated equitably. Attitudinal barriers and discriminatory practices continue to prevent the full participation of students with disabilities in the United States. Understanding how children develop prejudice and the roles adults play in establishing equitable opportunities is critical to the inclusion of all minorities, including children with disabilities.Keywords
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