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Hi Bronwyn
 
I'm not sure of the academic references, but I know that the UK disability movement would be up in arms about this; further, having conducted disability equality training for 6 years, I have some experience of the debate around this issue.
 
Put succinctly, the objection goes:
 
Putting a scarf over one's eyes, or climbing in a wheelchair for 30 minutes (etc.) is little more than voyeurism or a Disney Land 'ride'. 
 
I would respectfully suggest that it is your local representative organisations of disabled people that should advise you - if they are okay with it, it doesn't matter what we say in the UK!
 

Richard Light

Research & Publications Director
Disability Awareness in Action
11 Belgrave Road
London SW1V 1RB
United Kingdom

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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Bronywn Hayward
Sent: 22 February 2000 09:54
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Subject: simulation exercises

Hi there from New Zealand,
can anyone recommend any research on simulation exercises? Our university is in the process of formulating policy on this. My understanding is that research has shown simulation to be an inappropriate means of disability awareness training but I can't remember where I read this!!!
 
Please help if you can. Many thanks.
Bronwyn Hayward