Perceptions

While teaching in the classroom, I have not noticed disabilities.  The students all get along and there is no calling out based on differences.  This makes me believe that there is good inclusion of everyone in the school.  While this is an important topic for school, I have seen more inclusion of people with disabilities in the community.  Everyone on the island treats each other equally.  Everyone is treated the same and there is no blocking out of someone based on a disability they may have.  This seems to be a cultural thing in the area because everyone is extremely upbeat, relaxed, and happy.  One such individual in the community is a local painter named Kurt.  He is partially paralyzed but he enjoys his days painting outside a shop and people come and talk to him just to enjoy his conversation.