What is inferred reality and class inclusion?
Inferred reality is defined as the meaning of stimuli in the context of relevant information. “Inclusion” is a term used by educators to describe a philosophical approach to the education of children with disabilities. This philosophical paradigm maintains that a child with disabilities — even severe disabilities such as profound mental retardation — should be placed in a regular classroom for most or all of the school day (Ayres & Meyer, 1992; Cloud, 1992; Conn, 1992; Shanker, 1993; Wolak, York, & Corbin, 1992). Drawing from the legacy of the Civil Rights movement, advocates of full inclusion for children with disabilities state that “Inclusion is the ultimate goal for all children with disabilities regardless of their disabilities or current placement” (New York State Education Department, cited in Shanker, 1993). This is not without controversy. Among the most vocal opponents are those in the deaf community, who feel that their culture and language are at stake (Cohen, 1994) and t
