- Lack of Qualified Educators
- Negative Misconceptions and Pessimistic Outlooks on Life
- Lack of Constructive Collaboration with National and International Agencies
- Ineffective Policy Implementation/Lack of Necessary Policies

Observed Barriers to Inclusive Education Around the World

- Increased Community Awareness and Sensitivity
- Increased Support from Families, Classmates, and Educators
    - Belief in their ability to achieve success, including vocationally, in the future
- Positive Attitudes and Quality of Education
- Overall Improved Quality of Life for People with Disabilities
    - Increrased self-esteem

Observed Effectiveness of Inclusive Education Around the World

These observations concerning inclusive education in different countries and regions are based on recurring themes found throughout several readings. 

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Adopting a socio-cultural view of disabilities through a cross-cultural lens involves analyzing different cultures' treatments and attitudes of people with disabilities and how these connect to inclusive education and available educational opportunities. A cross-cultural analysis expands what people know about cultures and societies outside their own. This allows people to compare and find similarities in different policies and treatments, which can have implications towards international understanding of and action addressing disabilities and inclusive education.

Socio-cultural View of Disabilities and Inclusive Education Through a Cross-Cultural Lens

This section focuses on accommodations for people with disabilities and inclusive education in Asian countries.

Inclusive Education in Asia

Developing countries first encountered educational efforts toward people with disabilities with the help of missionaries. Since then, local governments and communities have given more attention to the learning needs of people with disabilities. However, the topic of the acceptable approach to such education has been debated. Two predominating approaches have popped up: the special school approach and integration, with the latter being the most adopted. 

Background of Inclusive Education Across the World

This section focuses on accommodations for people with disabilities and inclusive education in African countries.

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