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1. Inclusive Education: Perspectives on Implementation and Practice from International Experts

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Kurth, Jennifer A., Miller, Amanda L., Toews, Samantha Gross, Thompson, James R., Cortés, Mónica, Dahal, Mukunda Hari, de Escallón, Inés E., Hunt, Paula Frederick, Porter, Gordon, Richler, Diane, Fonseca, Indiana, Singh, Ruchi, Šiška, Jan, Villamero, Rolando, and Wangare, Fatma

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Every child has the right to an education, including children with disabilities. Research findings from across the globe have shown the benefits of inclusive education, and mandates for providing accessible, inclusive education can be found in national policies and international agreements as well. This article explores the perspectives of 11 international experts on the state of inclusive education in countries spanning 5 continents. Experts participated in a focus group discussion at "Inclusion International"'s 17th Annual World Congress 2018 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Participants shared multifaceted factors impacting inclusive educational practices. Based on their experiences, participants also discussed strategies that were deemed effective or ineffective depending on varied contextual elements. Implications for policy, research, and practice are discussed.

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2018
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2. Changing Canadian Schools: Perspectives on Disability and Inclusion.

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G. Allan Roeher Inst., Toronto (Ontario)., Porter, Gordon L., Richler, Diane, Porter, Gordon L., Richler, Diane, and G. Allan Roeher Inst., Toronto (Ontario).

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The 15 papers in this collection present a Canadian perspective on providing services to children with disabilities in regular classes and schools. The papers are grouped into three sections: Philosophical, Legal and Historical Overview; Parent and Self-Advocacy; and Innovations and Practical Applications. Chapters have the following titles and authors: "Changing Special Education Practice: Law, Advocacy and Innovation" (Gordon L. Porter and Diane Richler); "Inclusive Education as Social Policy" (Diane Richler); "Education: A System of Social Disempowerment" (Marcia H. Rioux); "Access to Equality in Education: The Power of Parents" (S. Dulcie McCallum); "Principles of Change: A Parent's Perspective on the Education System" (David Jory); "The Road to Inclusion: One Family's Story" (Alene Steinbach); "A Will To Learn: The Experiences of a Self-Advocate in the Education System" (Marcia Marcaccio); "The Methods and Resource Teacher: A Collaborative Consultant Model" (Gordon L. Porter); "Leading the Way: The Role of School Administrators in Integration" (Darlene E. Perner); "The Role of the Classroom Teacher" (Margaret Murray); "Implementing Multi-Level Instruction: Strategies for Classroom Teachers" (Jean Collicott); "Problem Solving Teams: A Thirty-Minute Peer-Helping Model" (Gordon L. Porter et al.); "Student to Student: Curriculum and the Development of Peer Relationships" (Julie Stone and Charlotte Campbell); "Beyond Behaviour: A Case of Social Intervention Strategies for a Student with Challenging Behaviours" (Brian Kelly and Jeff den Otter); "On Campus: Integrated Post-Secondary Education" (Melanie Panitch). (80 references) (DB)

Published
1991

4. Setting global research priorities for developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities and autism

Author

Tomlinson, Mark, Yasamy, M. Taghi, Emerson, Eric, Officer, Alana, Richler, Diane, and Saxena, Shekhar

Subjects
Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Humans, Health Services Research, Autistic Disorder, Developing Countries, Article
Abstract

The prevalence of intellectual disabilities (ID) has been estimated at 10.4/1000 worldwide with higher rates among children and adolescents in lower income countries. The objective of this paper is to address research priorities for development disabilities, notably ID and autism, at the global level and to propose the more rational use of scarce funds in addressing this under-investigated area.An expert group was identified and invited to systematically list and score research questions. They applied the priority setting methodology of the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) to generate research questions and to evaluate them using a set of five criteria: answerability, feasibility, applicability and impact, support within the context and equity.The results of this process clearly indicated that the important priorities for future research related to the need for effective and efficient approaches to early intervention, empowerment of families supporting a person with developmental disability and to address preventable causes of poor health in people with ID and autism.For the public health and other systems to become more effective in delivering appropriate support to persons with developmental disabilities, greater (and more targeted) investment in research is required to produce evidence of what works consistent with international human rights standards.

Published
2014

12. CACL's international links

Author

Richler, Diane

Subjects
Education, Social sciences, Canadian Association for Community Living
Published
1990

13. AIDS and the disabled

Author

Richler, Diane

Subjects
General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: Diane Richler; president, Inclusion International Toronto -- Re We Cannot Ignore The AIDS Plight Of The Disabled (Life, Aug. 7): Our recent global study on the links between poverty [...]

Published
2008

15. Changing Special Education Practice: Law, Advocacy, And Innovation

Author

Porter, Gordon L. and Richler, Diane

Abstract

The development of integrated school programs in Canadian schools is described. The article identifies three factors that have produced progress which is unique to Canada (i.e., the application of law, advocacy, and innovation). The legal factors are linked to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Schools Act in New Brunswick, and two cases, the Elwood case in Nova Scotia and the Robichaud case in New Brunswick. Developments in New Brunswick since the passage of Bill 85 in 1986 that mandates integration are recounted. Advocacy is described in relation to the vision parents have articulated for their children's futures and the collective and individual advocacy of those committed to integrated education. The innovative changes made in a number of schools and school districts and factors linked to districts that have implemented innovative programs are described. Recommendations are made for collaborative action by parents and professionals to achieve exclusionary school programs.

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2009
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