Investigated in this study are the effects of a Total Emersion Experience (TEE) on attitudes towards individuals with disabilities by college students seeking the State of Rhode Island Endorsement in Adapted Physical Education. Though much research has been done in the field of contact theory and its effects on prejudicial attitudes, little has been done in the area of “total emersion” which allows for more intimate contact. Sixty students enrolled in the course “Individualized Physical Education for Students with Disabilities” served as subjects. The experimental group consisted of 28 students who participated in the TEE. Participants in the experimental group attended a one-weekend session at a camp for individuals with disabilities. The participants served as physical activity councilors, and acted as direct care staff. The TEE allowed the participants to eat, sleep and interact with individuals with disabilities. The control group consisted for 32 students who fulfilled all the requirements of the course but did not receive any TEE. All participants were administered the Yuker Attitudes Towards Disabled Persons Scale during the first week of the course. All participants were re-administered the scale during the last month of the course. Data was analyzed through the use of analysis of covariance with the pretest score used as the covariate. Results indicate that the TEE may have been significantly associated with the improved attitude scores in the experimental group. Adjusted mean scores on the Yuker Attitudes Towards Disabled Persons Scale for the experimental group, F(1,59)=11.085, p < .01 were significantly higher than the scores of the control group. The results of this study may provide teachers of physical education pedagogy in higher education with additional community based activities that promote positive attitude change toward individuals with disabilities in their students.Keyword(s): adapted physical activity, community-based programs, professional preparation