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

Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
Title
Identifying strategies to enhance the educational inclusion of visually impaired children with albinism in Malawi
Abstract
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.
Publication
International Journal of Educational Development
Volume
39
Pages
216-224
Date
2014
Journal Abbr
International Journal of Educational Development
Language
en
ISSN
0738-0593
Accessed
10/12/2020, 16:44
Library Catalogue
ScienceDirect
Citation
Lynch, P., Lund, P., & Massah, B. (2014). Identifying strategies to enhance the educational inclusion of visually impaired children with albinism in Malawi. International Journal of Educational Development, 39, 216–224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2014.07.002