Chapter 1 Why Change Attitudes? 3 -- Chapter 2 Issues of Language and Terminology 37 -- Chapter 3 The Minority Group and Medical Model Paradigms 81 -- Chapter 4 Early Attitudes and Their Legacies 145 -- Chapter 5 Disabilities and Common Sense Approaches 267 -- Chapter 6 Critical Educational Practices for Changing Negative Attitudes 341
Summary
The evil prosthesis of Captain Hook, the comical speech of Porky Pig, and the bumbling antics of Mr. Magoo are all examples of images in our culture which can become the basis of negative attitudes and subliminal prejudice towards persons with disabilities. These attitudes influence and underlie discriminatory acts, resulting in negative treatment and segregation. A teacher's ability to recognize and counter such images may well determine the success of inclusion and mainstreaming programs in our schools and society. Well-researched and well-written, this book offers practical guidance as grou
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 491-538) and index
