WITH EXAMPLES, DEFINE WHAT IS MAIN-STREAMING AND INCLUSION.
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Mainstreaming and inclusion are both concepts related to integrating individuals with disabilities or special needs into regular societal activities or settings.
Mainstreaming refers to the practice of placing individuals with disabilities in regular classrooms, workplaces, or social environments instead of segregating them in separate facilities. This approach aims to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunities to participate in mainstream activities, interact with their peers, and receive the necessary support to succeed.
For example, a school may implement mainstreaming by enrolling students with disabilities in regular classrooms with accommodations and support services to help them access the curriculum alongside their non-disabled peers.
Inclusion, on the other hand, goes a step further by emphasizing the need to actively involve individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society, ensuring equal opportunities, participation, and access to resources for everyone. Inclusive practices promote diversity, adaptability, and acceptance of differences among individuals.
For instance, an inclusive workplace may provide reasonable accommodations, accessibility resources, and training to all employees to ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully participate in team projects, meetings, and events.
References:
1. Salend, S. J. (2016). Mainstreaming, Inclusion, and Accommodations: What's the Difference? Teaching Exceptional Children, 48(3), 126-134.
2. Boyle, C., & Topping, K. J. (2013). Beyond school effects: Inclusion terminology and the possibility of reformulating psychological perspectives on the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34(12), 4508-4518.