Cultural Writing. Latino/Latina Studies. This groundbreaking volume examines multicultural perspectives on assisting children with disabilities and integrating them into mainstream classrooms. The result of a series of working sessions held by key policymakers and educators in Mexico and the United States focusing on special education in both nations, HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES represents a unique historic event in which the two countries have actively engaged in collaboration with each other to change policy and practice for individuials with disabilities. This book is essential reading for professionals and students in the education and special education fields.