Addressing Bullying & Building A Culture of Acceptance in Special Education

Acceptance of issues in schools and addressing issues that hinder this acceptance in schools are two sides of the same coin. When it comes to special education schools, this idea of acceptance takes on a whole new meaning. There are added layers to the process of tackling these issues in a special education setting.

Bullying is a social evil that has spread its roots deep into the schooling system. A dictionary

defines bullying as “using your strength or power to hurt or frighten somebody weaker

or to make him/her do something.” Special needs students face extra challenges. Bullying must therefore be taken seriously in schools, more so in special education settings.