Pros And Cons Of Inclusion And Segregation In Recreation And Learning

Disability and Inclusion vs Segregation
15% of the world’s population has some form of disability (WHO, 2014). There has been ongoing debate on whether inclusion or segregation is superior in regards to children with disabilities. In the past segregation was the norm, but inclusion is becoming increasingly common. This debate is significant because it affects everyone. Parents, teachers, school administrators, recreation facilitators, and both disabled and non-disabled children are all affected by whether a program or institution decides to follow an inclusion or segregation model.
Inclusion and Segregation in Recreation and Learning
I am inclined to believe that inclusion is the superior method in regards to recreational and educational programming. Therefore, I feel that the city of waterloo should offer an inclusive, integrated after school creative arts program.
Segregated programs marginalize the disabled population and promote a very distinct division from the rest of society, whereas inclusive programming enables people with disabilities to feel a
The perceived disjunction between the disabled and non-disabled population will hopefully blur over time leading to a time when disabled people will simply be seen as people, no different from any others; seeing people as people first. A study on the perceived benefits and disadvantages of segregated vs inclusive recreation found that both participants and families valued that inclusive programs embraced social norms and that people were defined by more than their disability, allowing for mutual learning between disabled and non-disabled participants (Mayer & Anderson, 2014). Embraced societal norms are advantageous because they give an opportunity for people with disabilities to learn and be exposed to high social expectations and help avoid behavioural