This article proposes that the experience of people categorized as having intellectual disabilities is inadequately represented by disability theory premised on the socially constructed duality between disability and impairment. It argues that representation within the wide world of disability will only be achieved by thinking of disability on a…

A study investigated the differing interactional patterns of 1197 Australian preservice teachers with people with disabilities. Results indicate that even though preservice teachers reported being fearful and concerned about their own vulnerability, these concerns did not appear to cause them excess discomfort in their contact with people with…

Reaffirms the six principles of special education. Suggests that problems in special education follow from the failure of schools to comply fully with the law. Further suggests that academic outcomes are too narrow of a measure and that teachers be held accountable for a broader range of outcomes. (WFA)

Surveys of 170 disabled American Indian clients of 3 tribal vocational rehabilitation programs examined frequency of disability type, severity and duration of disability, other health problems, service needs, barriers to specific rehabilitation services, attitudes toward disability, perceptions of others' attitudes, and impact of acculturation.…

This practical guide for making a company user friendly for all potential employees, including the disabled, includes a test of attitudes toward disabled, a discussion of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1989, and a list of agencies that can provide information and services. (JOW)

This study examined the effect of three physically integrated camping programs (physical integration alone or with disability awareness or inclusionary adventure programs) on adolescents' acceptance of peers with disabilities. Pretests and posttests indicated that physical integration did not make significant attitudinal changes, but both other…

Investigated parental perceptions of a range of children's services and the conduct of service professionals. Interviews were conducted with parents from 50 families of young children with disabilities receiving support for their participation in preschool or center-based child care. Findings revealed the features of services and professional…

A survey of 162 adult members of the general public evaluated their attitudes toward people with disabilities. Among results was that the number of movies viewed about people with disabilities was positively associated with number of discussions and with positive attitudes toward people with disabilities. Gender was also significantly related to…

Comparison of social choices of trisomic macaques and of control groups found that groups showed few differences in preferences for stimulus animals with and without disabilities. Results suggest that the avoidance of individuals with disabilities is not a general primate trait and the presence of mental retardation and physical handicaps need not…

This study compared responses to a survey on critical social behaviors completed by 79 persons who had prior experience with employees with mental retardation and 59 persons without such experience. Findings revealed that prior experience did not appear to affect ratings though other factors, such as knowing the purpose of the survey, did…

A study investigated the effects of the audiological rehabilitation of 31 Swedish individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss. Results indicate that despite the fact that hearing impairment is regarded as a work-disability in the labor market, it is often hidden in interactions with others at the workplace. (CR)

Describes redesigning an introductory undergraduate special-education course. Finds that the use of stories and literacy activities as a foundation was a powerful tool in helping students see disabled people in new ways. Discusses why educators need to see disability in new ways. Elaborates three ways that reflective inquiry can show how students…

A study examined and compared the attitudes of three groups of Greek teachers (n=290) working in different placements toward disability and inclusion. Teachers of students with deafness had a more favorable attitude than did other teachers toward people with disabilities, but their attitudes toward integration were the most negative. (Author/CR)

Presents moral philosophical arguments regarding life-saving medical treatment that may be more available to infants without disabilities than to infants with intellectual disabilities. Argues that human well-being is not based merely on individual characteristics, but is a result of the individual's relation to other people. (Author/CR)

A study investigated parent and sibling perspectives on the inclusion of 21 children with moderate or severe disabilities. Both parents and siblings believed the children were capable, wanted to have the children around typical peers as much as possible, and had general satisfaction with the amount and type of inclusion. (Contains extensive…