Integrating Learning about a Community of Students with Disabilities through a Disability Film Festival for Communities of Students without Disabilities

By James P. Lawler, Pace University   Background Colleges contain 2 million students with disabilities from a community in the country of 54 million with disabilities.  Higher-functioning (i.e. less impaired) students with disabilities are eager to learn exciting fields and can be exceptional learners. However, students without disabilities, due to fear or ignorance, may focus … More Integrating Learning about a Community of Students with Disabilities through a Disability Film Festival for Communities of Students without Disabilities