Disability and Exclusion: Social, Education and Employment Perspectives

Abstract

When the whole world is striving towards the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PwDs) in all walks of life, they are still among the vulnerable group who are at risk of social exclusion. The meaningful participation in societal activities is hindered by marginalisation at an individual level leading to unemployment and thus poverty. Disability, social exclusion and poverty are inextricably associated that despite poverty alleviation programmes, disability reforms, advocacy and disability acts, these marginalised group of disabled individuals still remain as victims. The dynamic relationship between these three is studied in this article to to examine some of the issues of the human rights approach towards disability rehabilitation. Due to the systemic, structural and attitudinal barriers, developing countries like India are still struggling to create an inclusive society. This article suggests measures to overcome the challenges faced by persons with disabilities so as to initiate steps towards successful inclusion.