Kids and parents talk to my kids outside of school. They're known in the community by more people than if they hadn't been included. My kids know more about the community because they've been exposed to it by hearing other kids talk about it in the regular classroom. They will be better prepared for society because they are a part of it now. All who have been involved with them have learned to be more tolerant and accepting.
Parents can do only so much.
Our kids are the ones who change opinions. Teachers have learned about inclusion, with my kids as the guinea pigs. Some experiences have worked well, and others have not. It couldn't have been predicted either way. Kim, with her atypical behavior, has been accepted by a few kids.