Views of Children with Visual Impairment on the Challenges of Inclusion

Abstract

The study sought to examine the views of children with visual impairment on the challenges of inclusion. A questionnaire was administered on 20 children with visual impairment. These had been randomly selected from three schools that were including children with visual impairment in their teaching and learning programmes. Results were analysed and data presented in tables. The results revealed that children with visual impairment were being successfully included in the school systems. They therefore, were benefiting from inclusion. However, teachers need to receive specialist training in order to assist children more effectively and children with low vision should be provided with appropriate magnifying devices.