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Disabled By Gloria Maxon Summary

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In light of the comments in the Gloria Maxson article and drawing from your own experience and observations, do you think our society fails to adequately value the lives of person with disabilities? If so, what 's behind this and what might we do differently? If not, what do you see that we 're doing right? I do not completely agree with Gloria Maxson. I believe there are many people in today’s society that go above and beyond to fight for the rights of individuals with disabilities. For example today in many and most schools they have extra aids and support groups for children with learning disabilities. These aids and support groups allow the child to remain in a regular classroom by giving them the extra help and guidance they need

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