Historically, in the United States, early childhood teacher education has been a discursive space dominated by White, English-monolingual, middle class perspectives. By and large, this space has remained unexamined even as the field acknowledges the need for more early childhood teachers of color. This study seeks to gain insights into the…

Reviews recent opinion research with high school and college students that indicates a greater social acceptance of physically disabled wheelchair users. Concludes that educational institutions may constitute the most favorable enabling environments. (FMW)