A critical analysis of the literature surrounding attitudes toward people with disabilities

Abstract

This review of the literature and critical analysis entailed an iterative process of accessing relevant literature, further conceptualization of this research, and subsequent access of additional research and literature. This process took approximately 1 year. Initial research focused upon the different types of disabilities and general attitudes toward inclusion. Later stages of the research investigation targeted negative attitudes and what having a disability means for the individual outside of the traditional visible barriers.