Disability Inclusion & Rehabilitation in Modern India: Practical Approaches and Strategies for Inclusive Development

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 10—aimed at reducing inequalities—the 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.

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.