DOCUMENT RESUME ED 359 677 EC 302 237 AUTHOR Pearpoint, Jack; And Others TITLE The Inclusion Papers: Strategies To Make Inclusion Work. A Collection of Articles. INSTITUTION Centre for Integrated Education and Community, Toronto, (Ontario). SPONS AGENCY Department of the Secretary of State, Ottawa (Ontario). Multiculturalism Directorate.; Imperial Oil Co. Ltd., Toronto (Ontario). REPORT NO ISBN-1-895418-08-9 PUB DATE 92 NOTE 160p. AVAILABLE FROM Inclusion Press, 24 Thome Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6H 2S5 ($12, plus $3 shipping; quantity: $10, plus $3 shipping). PUB TYPE Collected Works General (020) Viewpoints (Opinion/Position Papers, Essays, etc.) (120) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC07 Pluz Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Advocacy; Attitude Change; Community Programs; *Disabilities; Elementary Secondary Education; Equal Education; Foreign Countries; Handicap Discrimination; Humanism; *Mainstreaming; *Social Action; *Social Integration IDENTIFIERS Canada; *Full Inclusion ABSTRACT This collection of over 30 papers presents the view that all persons should be equally valued, provided equal opportunities, viewed as unique individuals, and be exposed to and learn from and about people with diverse characteristics. The papers offer insight into the process of moving forward to achieve both equity and excellence for all Canadian people, labeled "disabled"or not, in educational and other community settings. The articles call for advocacy, attitude change, and expanded availability of appropriate supports and services within schools and communities to allow everyone to participate and contribute in a meaningful way. Titles of sample papers include: "Two Roads: Inclusion or Exclusion"; "The 'Butwhatabout' Kids"; "Annie's Gift"; "Common Sense Tools: MAPS and CIRCLES"; "MAPS: Action Planning"; "Dreaming, Speaking and Creating"; "Kick 'em Out or Keep 'em In"; "Vive la Difference"; and "Natural Support Systems." (JDD) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *********************************************************************** Ms document nos boon nbloOdur.0 M women from Ms Demon or olgonstalson ononobnp a Minor Chartbnil new boon mobs to mop,* relnbOucton ceuliddy "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MA RIAL HAS BEEN RANTEDBY TO THE EDUCATIONALRESOURCES INFO, ...,ATION CENTER (ERIC)." 2 BEST COPY AVAILABLI F SATOK is BACK! After a drought of 12 years, a world renowned artist, Ron Satok had his first showing at the Randolph Dance Studio in Toronto in March. Many artists have dry spells. Ron's is unique. Twelve years ago, he lost all sight from glaucoma. This past year, he began drawing again. His first showing was virtually sold out and bodes well for the art world and Ron. He and his wife, Susan, insist that the best paintings were the ones he drew with no ink in his pens. Ron laughs, "The pens smelled full. Susan just forgot to fill them." Ron's topics are wide ranging, but the unique Satok composition lines based on the curvature of his childhood violin have tremendous movement and power. The location for the showing was perfect. The movement in Ron's works was mirrored in the studio, and surrounded by dancers. "It took me a long time to realize that my art was in my head. I saw objects for 48 years. I never drew objects. I drew what was in my mind." Different than Ron's sighted works, these new pieces have a kind simplicity and power that captivates enormous movement. Watch for Ron's next showing. Ron's 12 year story is a saga of painful determination. After a traumatic period, he began again the Satok School of the Arts was born. Dizzy Gillespie, a good friend, hosted a benefit for the launch in 1982. Ron has been teaching children and adults with special needs ever since to give a sense of self-worth. He has also been doing "performance art" painting huge wall size canvas murals to music while dancing. One of his most recent shows was the centerpiece of the 25th Anniversary of the Ontario College of Art. (An enormously powerful home video is available). On June 3, 1992, another Gala Benefit for the School will feature the Randolph Dance Theatre, Norman Amadio Jazz Quintet, Chinese Drummers and the Satok School of the Arts at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto. Ron's teaching and painting is unique, powerful and liberating. Ron and Susan live like the artists they are happy, committed and poor. They will not give up their art, but a little less poverty would be acceptable. If you are planning a major conference or event and want to set a unique tone, contact Ron and Susan. It is guaranteed to be an opening event that no one will ever forget. Contact: the Satok School of the Arts, 446 Ontario St.. Toronto, Ont. M5A 2W1 Tel.: 416-967-0780. Cover Design thanks to Ron Satok The Inclusion Papers Strategies to Make Inclusion Work A Collection of Articles from the Centre Jack Pearpoint, Marsha Forest and Judith Snow Published by: Inclusion Press © 24 Thome Cres. Toronto, Ontario Canada M6H 2S5 Printed in Toronto at New Concept Proceeds from sales will assist the Centre for Integrated Education and Community Canadian Cataloguing in Publication Data Pearpoint, Jack, 1945 The Inclusion papers: strategies to make inclusion work Includes index. ISBN 1-895418-08-9 1. Mainstreaming in education. 2. Special education. I. Forest, Marsha, 1942- II.Snow, Judith. III. Centre for Integrated Education (Toronto, Ont.). IV. Title. LC3965.P43 1992 371.9'046 C92-094274-1 All rights, including that of translation, reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. The Centre gratefully acknowledges the generous support of those who have assisted this publication and our commitment to inclusion. In particular: Secretary of State Multiculturalism & Citizenship Canada Imperial Oil Limited Dedication A Maori Proverb He aha to mea nut i tenet ao maku e ki. atu He tangata! He tangata! He tangata! Ask me what is most important in the world Let me tell you. It is people! It is people! It is people! We dedicate this collection of work with thanks to our international Circle of Friends who have walked with us on our journey. Table of Contents Introduction Susan & William Stainback Inclusion! The Bigger Picture 1-3 by Marsha Forest & Jack Pearpoint Two Roads: Graphic Charts 4-7 by Jack Pearpoint Two Roads: Inclusion or Exclusion 8-12 by Marsha Forest & Jack Pearpoint Giftedness vs Disability: a Reflection 13 by Judith Snow Full Inclusion is Possible 14-15 by Marsha Forest Inclusion vs Exclusion 16-17 by Jack Pearpoint The "Butwhatabout" Kids 18-27 by Marsha Forest & Jack Pearpoint Dick & Jane; The Marathon Man 28-29 by Bob Willis ns Annie's Gift 30-39 by Marsha Forest & Jack Pearpoint Common Sense Tools: MAPS and CIRCLES 40-51 by Marsha Forest & Jack Pearpoint MAPS: Action Planning 52-56 by Marsha Forest & Jack Pearpoint 50 Years of No Special Reason 57 by Bob Williams Dynamics of Support Circles 58-61 by Patrick Mackan C.R. and Rosalyn Cormier Be Nice 62 by Marsha Forest Carla's In High School 63-66 by Marsha Forest, Rosemary Dee ley & J. Pearpoint Dreaming, Speaking and Creating 67-78 by Judith Snow Gallant & Gaunt Their Beauty 79 by Bob Williams Kick 'em Out or Keep 'em In 80-88 by Jack Pearpoint & Marsha Forest Diamond in the Rough 89-91 by Jack Pearpoint What If? ?? 92 by Bob Williams r Vive la Difference 93-99 by Jack Pearpoint, Marsha Forest & Yves Talbot From Behind the Piano (Book Review) 100-102 by Linda Shaw When No One Answers 103 by Bob Williams The Emperor is Naked 104-108 by Marsha Forest & Jack Pearpoint Giftedness 109-110 by Judith Snow The Need for Redefinition 111- 113 by Gary 0. Bunch Hardening of the Categories 114-115 by Jim Paladino Natural Support Systems 116-132 by Marsha Forest, Jack Pearpoint & Judith Snow Reflections on Maori Education in Aotearoa 133-135 by Marsha Forest & Jack Pearpoint. Not Idolizing the Average 136-137 by Judith Snow Doing the Right Thing on 68th Street in New York City 138 by Marsha Forest Overheads 139-146 by Jack Pearpoint & Marsha Forest About the Authors Introduction This is another in a series of books from Inclusion Pressthat is insightful, practical and highly useful to those of us on the road to inclusion.Many of the ideas and strategies the authors have developed (e.g. MAPS andCircles of Friends) have become recognized and used in schools and communitiesthroughout the world. The basic premise of the book is that there is a growingrecognition of and respect for social justice, equal rights, acceptance.belonging and inclusion. This movement accepts that all persons should be equallyvalued, provided equal opportunities, viewed as unique individuals, and be exposed toand learn from and about people with diverse characteristics. These principles arebecoming the guiding forces for integration in schools and society. Such a viewof integration goes well beyond physical proximity to the need to developand maintain inclusive schools and communities in which every person is welcomed,valued and expected to contribute as well as to be supported by his orher fellow members. This growing movement has far-reaching implications and canprovide insights in how to accept and approach people insociety who have been labeled . Generally, people with disabilities have not had the principles of acceptance,social justice, equality, belonging and inclusion applied to them. For far toolong they have been "devalued" citizens considered "better off' separated from theircommunity peers. However, through parent involvement, self-advocacy and theactivity of other civil and human rights advocates, such views are beginning tochange. The basic rights of people with disabilities to equal access and opportunities inthe mainstream of educational and community life are being recognized andaccepted.