Travesty in Transition: Religious Support when Including and Planning Transitions for Students with Disabilities

Presenter Information

Holly Endres, Clermont Count Educational Service CenterFollow
Victoria Zascavage, Xavier UniversityFollow
Ginger K. McKenzie, Xavier UniversityFollow

Abstract

The concept of the separation of church and state in regards to the Establishment Clause has been argued in many venues for many years. Regardless of the arguments on either side of the debate, students with disabilities face transition into adult life where religion may play an important role. Looking at the person-centered approach and analyzing interviews with religious leaders in three major world religions, the authors strive to find ways to bridge the ever-widening gap between classroom and real world, specifically the world of religious communities. Through the teachings of transferable skills in the classroom and recognizing the parameters of the Establishment Clause, teachers can assist students in transition into religious communities and become an active member of the group to the student’s fullest abilities.

Recommended Citation

Endres, Holly; Zascavage, Victoria; and McKenzie, Ginger K. (2019) "Travesty in Transition: Religious Support when Including and Planning Transitions for Students with Disabilities," Ohio Journal of Teacher Education: Vol. 33: No. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/ojte/vol33/iss1/5