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The purpose of this investigation is to identify preservice preschool and special education teachers’ perceptions towards individuals with disabilities. To collect research data, “Attitude Scale towards Disabled” developed by Disability Management Department. Research population is students from general education, preschool education and special education departments of Fatih Education Faculty in Karadeniz Technical University. All population is reached by the researcher, so there is no research sampling. According to the findings, preservice teachers’ attitudes are positive in general, female preservice teachers are found to be more positive than male preservice teachers about the education and the employment of individuals with disabilities. Preservice teachers’ perceptions towards individuals with disabilities differentiated due to some variables. At the end of the research, to increase preservice teachers’ perceptions about individuals with disabilities, it is suggested for them to visit their classrooms and observe. They may take elective courses to be informed about individuals with disabilities. It is also suggested for them to observe and join activities of individuals with disabilities while they are in inclusion classrooms as a part of their practicum program

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