EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION OF THE DISABLED AT SECONDARY STAGE (IEDSS) SCHEME IN THE STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

Disability is part of human life, and children with disabilities can be found in every society, every culture and every community throughout the world. They have the right to have respect and support in order to ensure their full participation and equality in society, but often, as a result of social attitudes or environment, they are unable to realize these rights. "Education contributes to an individual's journey toward self-reliance and independence. Schools and instruction must be designed and organized to meet the varying needs of individual learners”. The present study is an attempt in this direction and assesses the objectives of Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) in terms of indicators of access, quality and equity.