ERIC Number: EJ1058315
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1555-6913
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Inclusive Post-Secondary Education in Canada: Transition to Somewhere for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Aylward, M. Lynn; Bruce, Cynthia
Journal of the International Association of Special Education, v15 n2 p42-47 Fall 2012
Inclusive Education is not a new concept in Canada, however in contrast to the dominant approach to post-secondary disability access that narrowly focuses on the legal obligation to accommodate student learning, we consider Inclusive Post-secondary Education (IPSE) for students with intellectual disabilities within a broader framework of inclusive citizenry. IPSE programs in Canada originated in the province of Alberta and have enjoyed significant leadership from within the Canadian post-secondary and not-for-profit sectors. An overview of the principles and practices of IPSE programs is provided as well as details about the multiple program options available across Canada.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inclusion, Mainstreaming, Postsecondary Education, Mental Retardation, Educational Practices, Educational Principles
International Association of Special Education. c/o College of Education, Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 5774, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5774. Tel: 928-523-8979; Fax: 928-523-1929; Web site: http://iase.coe.nau.edu/index3.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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