This document, submitted by the Integration Action Group in 1986, advocates for transformative changes to Ontario’s Education Act to align it with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It highlights the need for inclusive education, urging the repeal of Section 72, which mandates segregated classes for students labeled “trainable mentally retarded.” The group […]
This document, submitted by the Integration Action Group (I.A.G.) in 1986, advocates for reforming Ontario’s Education Act to align with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It highlights the need for inclusive education, emphasizing that all children, regardless of disabilities, deserve to learn in their local schools alongside peers of the same […]
This inspiring document shares the transformative journeys of two families, the Woronko family in Canada and the Strully family in the U.S., as they advocate for inclusive education for their daughters, Katherine and Shawntell. Born with severe developmental disabilities, both girls initially faced segregated educational settings that limited their growth and social opportunities. […]
This inspiring document dives into the transformative power of inclusive education for individuals with developmental disabilities. It shares the heartfelt stories of Katherine Woronko and Shawntell Strully, two young women once labeled as profoundly disabled, who thrived through the support of inclusive schooling and strong social connections. Their journeys highlight the importance of […]
Becoming Regular Kids Masha Forest, Jeff Strully, Stan Woronko This inspiring article explores the transformative power of inclusive education through the stories of Katherine Woronko and Shawntell Strully, two young women once labeled as profoundly disabled. It highlights their journey from segregation to thriving in regular schools, surrounded by friends and community. The […]