Deaf and hard of hearing students are often placed in mainstream educational settings in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Many of these students succeed in what's considered the Least Restrictive Environment of the mainstream. Or do they? Madness in the Mainstream is a rare account of what goes on behind the scenes. Deaf author Mark Drolsbaugh pulls no punches as he reveals the consequences of life in the mainstream for deaf and hard of hearing students. With his blend of humor and a tell-it-like-it-is approach - and surprisingly candid input from his deaf son - Drolsbaugh takes you on a wild ride through the hidden reality of mainstream education.