The role of inclusive schools towards improving the wellbeing of children with disabilities

Abstract

This research main focus was to assess the role of Inclusive Schools towards promoting the wellbeing of CWDs: A case study of Kakunyu Inclusive School in Lwengo District. The research study objectives included; To examine services provided by Kakunyu Inclusive School to CWDs and how they make a difference in their lives, to examine the extent to which Kakunyu Inclusive School is promoting the quality of Education opportunity to Children with Disabilities, to find out the barriers, challenges faced by CWDs at Kakunyu Inclusive School. The target population sample was 20 CWDs including 5 Key Informants (their teachers). In terms of literature review it is described under objectives as themes. Methodology is descriptive cross sectional study design that used qualitative approach. The findings were analysed using thematic analysis and these revealed the major services provided by Kakunyu Inclusive School to CWDs as education, counselling and vocational skills training.