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 10aimed at reducing inequalitiesthe 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. 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.
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.
Shalini Garg is a prolific scholar with over 25 years of academic experience in HRM with consulting interests in HRM Driven I&A Practices Her impactful work in the domain of Diversity,Inclusion & Accessibility has been published in renowned refereed books & journals .She is currently a professor at the University School of Management Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. She has authored a book, HR Initiatives in Building Inclusive and Accessible Workplaces, published by Emerald Publishing London, UK. She is currently the University Grievance Redressal Nodal-Officer (Disability Matters), is the Director of University Inclusion and Accessibility Cell (UIAC-UTTHAAN), has served as the board member of the University Academic Council, and is the member of State Level Selection Committee under the Department of Women and Child Development.She is also the founding Editor-In-Chief of UIAC I&A E-Magazine since 2020.She is the Occasional Editor on the Editorial Board of Disability & Society, journal published by Taylor & Francis.
