Educational Challenges Faced by Migrants Labourers Having Children with Intellectual Disability: A Case Study

Author(s): Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Abstract:

In UP significant migrant labour from the states of Jharkhand, Bihar and West Bengal, faces various socio economic hardship affecting disabled child’s education, health and rehabilitation. Such children face a variety of scholastic obstacles when trying to get a basic education. Even if they are enrolled, it might be difficult to retain them. Thus, the study explores the academic challenges faced by migrant parents having children with Intellectual disability. The participant of the case study were parents of child with intellectual disability. The study employed qualitative approach to explore the academic challenges. Non-structural parental interviews and direct observation methods were used to collect data Themes identified (lack of access to formal education, discrimination and social stigma, economic constraints and inadequate infrastructure and facilities) were analyzed and possible solution was discussed.

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