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The theme of this book is the "Inclusive Education", it is inherently important in the present society, where people live longer. Health care and long term welfare are essential in the prospect of a longer life expectancy, trying to avoid a substantial impact on the cost of public healthcare and for the families. The theme becomes very relevant if we take in account the life of people with disabilities, with different levels of physical and psychic dependence. The authors of this book believe in this: another society is possible, it can grow taking in account the characteristics of groups and individuals with special needs and planning ways to help on these needs.

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Catia Giaconi is Full Professor of Didactic and Special Padagogy, Department of Education, Cultural Heritage and Tourism, University of Macerata.Maria Beatriz Rodrigues is Professor of Management School, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

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