PITTSBURGH — School districts across the state, including those in Western Pennsylvania, could soon implement new curriculum focusing on political and historical contributions made by people with disabilities.
The Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program was launched this month by the Pennsylvania Department of Education after legislators last year voted to amend the Pennsylvania School Code to include the courses.
In addition to teaching about historical figures with disabilities, the program will promote topics that will help K-12 students understand that disabilities are natural.
