Schooling children with disabilities: Parental perceptions and experiences |
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Institution: | 2. Northeastern Stroke Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand;3. Faculty of Nursing, Vongchavalitkul University, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand;1. School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China;2. The University of Queensland, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brisbane, Australia;3. The second Xiangya hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China |
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Abstract: | Schooling of children with disabilities has become an important development agenda, as also emphasized in the SDGs. This paper examines how parents of children with disabilities from low income families living in a rural community in India understand and experience the schooling of their child with disabilities. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with mothers. Findings suggest that mothers greatly valued schooling both for its short and long term benefits; however they were acutely aware of the poor quality of schooling on offer. While parents emerged as strong enablers in supporting their child's schooling they were seemingly devoid of agency to enable their child with disabilities to access meaningful education. |
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Keywords: | Disability Parents India Schooling Low income |
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