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When defining inclusion in the classroom, there isn’t a set definition. Rather, it is seen as more of a policy that has been created in the education realm for the integration of disabled and non-disabled children. (Hodkinson, 2011) When creating this outlook on inclusion, it was seen as a more teaching based approach rather than integrating disability into education.

source: Hodkinson, A. (2011). Inclusion: A Defining Definition?, 3(2), 1-7. doi: https://doi.org/10.2304/power.2011.3.2.179

Inclusion wasn't something that was always accepted however. There has been significant historical events that have helped create inclusive education environments. The earliest attempt at creating an inclusive education was the Brown v. Board of education in 1954. While this event wasn't something that directly effect the disability community, it ruled segregation in schools as unconstitutional, making a start to the inclusion of all students in the classroom. Next was the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, more specifically Section 504. In section 504, people with disabilities were now included in the United States civil rights. This allowed for accommodations that granted full participation and inclusion in schools. Section 504 forced schools to foster a more inclusive environment, making sure that students with disabilities were granted similar opportunities, benefits, and achievements as students with disabilities. Section 504 has a large impact on the education and inclusion of disabilities and continues to be followed.

source: http://www.mcie.org/pages/about-inclusive-education/what-is-inclusive-education

More info on DSE history

The SDS became a place in the U.S. the was label as the "clearinghouse of disability studies," and also held conferences and had a journal named, Disability Studies Quarterly. At the forefront of the SDS was three members in the Disability Studies in Education, Phil Ferguson, Susan Gabel, and Susan Peters. In the1990s, these three individuals were highly active in the disability studies realm, keeping the connection between educational research visible within the disability studies community in the United States.

source: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/conferences/dse-2012/history-of-disability-studies-in-education

Information about appropriate education:

When putting a label on what is appropriate versus what is not can be hard to navigate without knowing the definition. Keeping the needs of the child at the forefront of the educational plan is essential in creating an appropriate education. Creating an appropriate education plan for a student with disabilities, services should be designed in order to meet the individuals educational needs while also not being physically excluded from a mainstream focus. (source) This also means, that a student with disabilities should receive the same quality of education services as a non-disabled student would. Lastly, a student with disabilities should be able to participate or experience nonacademic services and extracurricular activities, like P.E. and transportation. (source.)

source: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/edlite-FAPE504.html#:~:text=An%20appropriate%20education%20may%20comprise,portions%20of%20the%20school%20day.