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Empowering Persons with Intellectual Disability

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Intellectual disability is a condition due to limited ability in learning, leading to challenges in their independent living as adults. In recent years, a major paradigm shift from charity to rights has resulted in a positive move from segregation to inclusion. This progress is an outcome of many international and national conventions and mandates. In India, the Right to Education Act and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act have played a significant role in bringing about positive changes in the field. Yet, teachers in regular schools do not feel confident to teach children with disabilities, and there is a need for pre-service and in-service teacher training with a focus on inclusive education. Research and documentation on evidence-based practices is an area that needs to be addressed to achieve the SDG4.

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    American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

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    World Health Organization.

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  1. University of Northampton, Northampton, UK

    Jayanthi Narayan

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    Sailaja Chennat

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Narayan, J. (2019). Empowering Persons with Intellectual Disability. In: Chennat, S. (eds) Disability Inclusion and Inclusive Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0524-9_4

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