Identifying strategies to enhance the educational inclusion of visually impaired children with albinism in Malawi

Paul Lynch; Patricia Lund; Bonface Massah

doi:10.1016/j.ijedudev.2014.07.002

Identifying strategies to enhance the educational inclusion of visually impaired children with albinism in Malawi

Paul Lynch, Patricia Lund, Bonface Massah

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Oculocutaneous albinism is an inherited condition with significant health and social impact on the lives of those affected throughout sub-Saharan, including in Malawi. Myths and superstitions surrounding the condition lead to stigmatisation, rejection and misconceptions. In a participatory study, consultations with educational professionals, children with albinism and their families documented the barriers to full educational access and revealed low-cost strategies that could be implemented in mainstream schools, to minimise the effect of the visual impairment associated with albinism. These were captured in two information booklets in English and vernacular, one for children and the other appropriate for teacher training.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	226–234
Number of pages	9
Journal	International Journal of Educational Development
Volume	39
Early online date	5 Aug 2014
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2014.07.002
Publication status	Published - Nov 2014

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Albinism; Visual impairment

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A qualitative study of the experiences of people with disabilities and their families on enablers and barriers to education and social inclusion in Senegal
Lynch, P. & Wittemeyer, K., Nov 2015, VICTAR. 60 p.
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A qualitative study of the experiences of people with disabilities and their families on enablers and barriers to education and social inclusion in Senegal

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