Whether one is a parent of a 3-year-old who is curious about why a friend's skin is brown, the parent of a 9-year-old who has been called a slur because of his religion, or the parent of a 15-year-old who snubs those outside of her social clique at school, this book is designed to help teach children to honor the differences in themselves and in…

Sport sociology is a subdiscipline of sociology that, since the late 1960s, has produced knowledge about sports as social phenomena in a wide range of societies. It may be included as a major specialization area in graduate programs in kinesiology, sports studies and physical education departments, and is widely offered as a single undergraduate…

Concepts related to the independent living movement for people with disabilities as viewed by contemporary society are examined. Independent living is described as an integration of expectation, philosophy, organizational structure, service options, and environmental change. (Author/CL)

The author reviews the role of "superhero" in comic books, finding five prominent characters with disabilities. He suggests that sales of these comic books are due, in part, to unique gimmicks in the character, but may also reflect increased acceptance within the society of successful disabled role models. (Author/CL)

The author asserts that positive attitudes toward disability are based on constructive views acquired by exposure to information and experience. Attitude change strategies, including disability simulation, education, and direct contact with disabled persons are reviewed and causes of misguided efforts are examined. (CL)

Written for media professionals, this single-sheet eight panel brochure offers suggestions for appropriate ways to describe people with disabilities, and explains preferred terminology. The guidelines reflect input from over 100 national disability organizations and were reviewed and endorsed by media and disability experts. The guidelines explain…

Four documents, intended for specific audiences, touch on screening and social integration of handicapped children. The first, for policy makers, reviews classification categories and describes early detection devices and prevention measures. Policy implications of integration within families, communities, and schools are considered. The second…

This article discusses the movement toward focusing on the individual rather than the disabling condition when referring to people with disabilities and contrasts acceptable and unacceptable terminology for people with different types of disabilities. The terms "impairment,""disability," and "handicap" are defined. (CR)

Discusses the need for access to and inclusion in community leisure services for individuals with disabilities. The article presents three case studies and looks at inclusive community leisure services, the programing process, extrinsic strategies for inclusive programing, and the benefits of inclusive services for individuals with and without…

This guide provides instructions on implementing a low-budget public relations (PR) program to improve acceptance and integration of students with disabilities. Sixteen steps for a PR program and the use of multiple methods of publicity are outlined. Topics covered include: using appropriate terminology when writing or talking about disability…

The article discusses the cultural differences of Americans and Southeast Asians in their child-rearing practices. Guidelines are provided for teachers working with Southeast Asian parents, who may feel shame that their child is identified as handicapped. A chart compares American cultural values with Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian values.…

Factors which such curricula should take into consideration include all forms of racism and the high incidences of poverty, health problems, and school dropouts found among culturally different people. Other aspects considered include the concept of cultural pluralism, culturally diverse retarded children, and learning characteristics of…

This handbook includes numerous activities to help teachers discuss prejudice and discrimination, and to help elementary students create an environment in which all people can develop to their full potential. Each activity aims to raise children's level of awareness, understanding, and tolerance of differences. In order to make this handbook…

Negative attitudes toward disabled people are fostered by society's body-beautiful ethic, success orientation, nondisabled guilt, the concept of "spread," and media stereotypes. Strategies for improving camper and staff attitudes toward disabled people include precamp training, social skills training, role playing, a positive camp…

Suggestions for including critical elements of multicultural education in the special education curriculum are offered, including employing student-centered assessment strategies, using culturally responsive instruction, transforming the curriculum, teaching students to accept and appreciate individual differences, teaching social responsibility,…