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 … More >>
#1 by Anonymous on July 2, 2010 - 4:51 pm
Professor Shapiro has provided a first rate addition to the disability literature in this wide ranging and very readable volume. From the need to change attitudes to the historical roots of the oppression of persons with disabilities to the unique problems of special education and many practical suggestions, Shaprio’s work is impressive in scope. He has written both a textbook for the field of special education and a reference work useful to all scholars examining disability issues. This book is also a “must read” for policy makers, both in and out of education. As a graduate student in the cultural and intellectual history of disabilities, I expect to make repeated and substantial use of Shapiro’s book in the years to come.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Anonymous on July 2, 2010 - 5:19 pm
Where has this scholar been hiding? Shapiro has written a tome on disabilities and the education of teachers and students–the book has sources, resources and is written in a way that engages the reader immediately. a must have for those involved in education
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by hmar@aol.com, Howard Margolis, Ed.D. on July 2, 2010 - 6:15 pm
Dr. Shapiro has written an excellent book on an important topic — how to successfully promote positive attitudes toward students with disabilities.
Unless teachers and parents plan for the social as well as the physical and academic integration of students with disabilities, the concept of inclusion in regular education classes will not work. Students with disabilities will be rejected, teased, and ignored.
“Everybody Belongs” is a sensitively written, practical book for making inclusion work. Shapiro’s ideas are based on years of experience and a detailed, insightful understanding of the relevant research and the history of disabilities. It is also based on a keen understanding of schools, teachers, and children.
Rating: 5 / 5