tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post8825112984967966198..comments2024-03-16T16:44:18.220-07:00Comments on Bad Cripple: Inclusion in Education at What Cost?william Peacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-6708029954741455222009-10-12T12:36:38.801-07:002009-10-12T12:36:38.801-07:00erbs, Glad you like the blog. I never cease to be ...erbs, Glad you like the blog. I never cease to be amazed at how misplaced values are when it comes to education. Secondary schools spend millions on athletics but agonize over replacing dated text books. As for my professorial peers, I am stunned at the level of ignorance when it comes to disability rights. They will quickly grasp the rights of many groups except those with a disability. This is hard to fathom at a practical level (allowing a student to have extra time on an exam) or intellectual level (incorporating texts in disability studies in the curriculum). Good luck with school--mid-terms are coming up soon!william Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-43057760911775901062009-10-11T03:09:29.300-07:002009-10-11T03:09:29.300-07:00I enjoyed this post! I am a college student who is...I enjoyed this post! I am a college student who is LD (learning disabled) and I have other medical issues. Luckily, most of my professors at college are understanding about my need for accommodations. However, I have heard sad stories from my friends about their professors at their colleges. For example, my friend Janet, who is in a wheelchair, was late one day for class because the elevator was not working. The professor was mad at her and told her that, because she has a disability, she should leave more time to get to class. I was extremely angered by his comments and I felt incredibly sympathetic for Janet. <br /><br />I come from a wealthy town with much snobbery. I am no stranger to hearing parents b*tch and moan about the tax money being spent on so-called "retards." One parent told me that she thinks more money should be spent on the GT (Gifted and Talented) program and less on the special education program. I told her explained to her that I was deeply offended by her statement because I am LD and I was in GT in middle school.<br /><br />I'm sorry I made such a long comment! To sum up, you're an awesome blog writer and I loved this blog! Kudos!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948892541496681232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-55254856092618858652009-09-29T04:45:58.377-07:002009-09-29T04:45:58.377-07:00Kimba, I cannot imagine what it must have been lik...Kimba, I cannot imagine what it must have been like to have a parent consider their child a "basket case". My parents were fierce advocates on my behalf and I learned at a young age how to assert my rights as a human being. I am not a proponent of home schooling. To me, secondary education is less about the lessons learned than it is about developing social skills. I do not think necessary socialization skills can be learned at home. <br /><br />Terri, Exclusion once took the form of institutions. Today we have socially sanctioned ways to isolate children and adults with disabilities. These take many forms as in "special entrances", elevators in obscure locations, handicapped seating in the worst location, resource rooms in schools etc. While the laws may be on the side of people with a disability, the social reality is quite different. In some ways disability rights is like gender equality. Most believe that women and men are equal but economic and social disparities remain the norm..william Peacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223601480542461802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-31370038348938114412009-09-28T15:48:54.022-07:002009-09-28T15:48:54.022-07:00Exclusion is both the cause and effect of exclusio...Exclusion is both the cause and effect of exclusion... Never thought of it that way before, but of course you are right.<br /><br />It is depressing.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802459265546733391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556371561007953336.post-72068862130004011162009-09-28T15:42:03.710-07:002009-09-28T15:42:03.710-07:00You at least went to a real school. I was home sch...You at least went to a real school. I was home schooled by a mother who meant well but had an unwilling pupil and a husband who didn't see the value in an education for a 'basket case'. I later did a Mature Age and made high school level but uni(college) was out due to lack of funds.kimbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006090158222860501noreply@blogger.com