This study attempted to identify various types of contexts related to disabilities and special education,
and tried to discuss how to consider these contexts. This study classified contexts related to disabilities and
special education as physical, mental, and mixed contexts by applying a theoretical approach. First, this
study tried to discuss the physical contexts that can influence disabilities and special education. Discussions
on the physical context were dealt with somewhat external contexts such as physical support for students
with disabilities, several educational environments that students with disabilities could be placed, and
financial supports for students with disabilities. Second, this study attempted to discuss the mental contexts
that can influence disabilities and special education. Discussions on the mental contexts were dealt with
somewhat internal contexts such as people’s attitudes towards disabilities, trust towards special education,
and teachers’ attitudes towards inclusive education. This study mentioned as both physical and mental
contexts can play important roles in students with disabilities and their educational supports, it needs to be
understood through the mixed contexts that consider both physical contexts and mental contexts in the discussions about disabilities and special education