Full Description
This book delves into the intricacies of disability inclusion and rehabilitation in modern India across all sectors. It addresses the profound societal inequalities, such as inclusive education, accessible transportation, legal rights, technology solutions, and early childhood care and education. Aligned with the principles articulated in the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 10—aimed at reducing inequalities—the book identifies challenges and offers practical strategies for fostering inclusivity across different sectors. It delves into the nuanced aspects of the quality of life for young adults with multiple disabilities, hurdles faced in inclusive classrooms, and legal challenges encountered by visually impaired faculties and students. This book covers a large set of questions related to exploring the impact of euphemisms and infrastructure planning for people with disabilities, including the elderly, pregnant women and women with children, and medical patients. Beyond academic discourse, it shares the lived experiences and perspectives of mothers, students, and teachers, sensitizing designers, promoting inclusiveness in sports, and emphasizing the transformative power of Universal Design for Learning. The book is a compelling amalgamation of perspectives from esteemed disability experts in diverse fields, ensuring a rich and comprehensive exploration of the subject matter. It serves as a roadmap for progress in disability inclusion and provides an exciting read to scholars, policymakers, educators, healthcare professionals, and advocates.
Contents
Dr. Hemlata Research in Disability: Priority Areas, Methods and Ethics.- Mr Dipendra Manocha Board Exams on the Computer: One Small Step towards inclusion, A giant Leap for the disability community.- Dr. Nitika Mendiratta ,Dr. Himangshu Das Perspectives of mothers on the quality of life of young adults with multiple disabilities having high support needs.- Dr Renu Malviya Contextualising SLD in the Mainstream Inclusive Classrooms in India: Challenges, Strategies and Way Forward.- Dr. Marisport Accessible Legal Resources: Indian Visually Impaired Faculties and Students Perspective.- Dr Neerja Lugani Sethi, Shivangi Kumar Disability Inclusion at Mass Rapid Transit Stations: Delhi Metro.- Mr. Puneet Singh Singhal The Damage Caused by Euphemisms: How "Special Needs," "Differently Abled," and "Divyang" Hinder Disability Inclusion Efforts.- Dr. Amrita Sahay, Dr. Akhtar Hussain Building Legal Capacity among Individuals with IntellectualDisabilities: Moving Forward.- Akshita Sachdeva, Bonny Dave Human-centric design-based approach to developing technology solution to enable inclusive education and employment for visually impaired individuals.- Dr. Hemant Singh Keshwal, Conceptualizing Self Determination for Inclusive Development of Persons with Disabilities.- Dr Yogendra Pandey Recent Trends in ECCE (Early Childhood Care & Education) of Children with Communication Disorder with Reference to NEP 2020.- B. Umesh Kumar Sharma Student View and Teacher Feedback in Inclusive Classroom.- Dr. Shalini Yadava Reflections on the Status of Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Education in India.- Ms. Sonali Roy Chandra Inclusive Studio Program Approach Ensures Sensitization for Inclusive Design Spaces.- Ms. Bharti and Professor Yukti Sharma Inclusive Science Education and Learners with Visual Impairment.- Capt. Sangwan Fostering Inclusiveness through Sports.- Ms. Gargi Sharma, Dr. Naveen Singh How Usage of Universal Design for Learning Enhances The Self-Esteem of the Children with Special Needs.
