I read a blog on the Business Week site entitled "Do Kids with Disabilities Strain or Strengthen our Schools?". Interesting discussion about the pros and cons of integrated school settings. Dan Habib is an author and award-winning photojournalist and wrote about the prejudice he once held against kids and adults with disabilities. “When I saw people who couldn’t walk or talk … It’s painful to admit, but I often saw them as less smart, less capable, and not worth getting to know.”
Dan now has a young son with Cerebral Palsy and has changed his tune. Changed his tune because now understands that inclusion is important for social change and unity. Dan has created a documentary that will be shown on Kansas City's KCPT at 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 22. I think if you view the trailer, you'll deem this to be a "must see"! I know I won't be missing this program.
http://www.includingsamuel.com/home.aspx
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