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ERIC Number: EJ673055
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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ISSN: ISSN-0741-9325
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Appearances, Stigma, and Prevention.
Kauffman, James M.
Remedial and Special Education, v24 n4 p195-98 Jul-Aug 2003
In this article, the practical aspects of clothing are compared to effective practices in special education. Actual competence is more important than the appearance, or cloak, of competence. It is argued that speaking openly about disability will do more to reduce its stigma than will euphemisms. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Competence, Disabilities, Disability Discrimination, Elementary Secondary Education, Honesty, Interpersonal Communication, Labeling (of Persons), Mental Retardation, Prevention, Social Bias, Special Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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