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Research Article

‘Just like you’: A disability awareness programme for children that enhanced knowledge, attitudes and acceptance: Pilot study findings

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Pages 360-368 | Received 06 Dec 2009, Accepted 24 May 2010, Published online: 09 Sep 2010

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