Almost 40% of children with disabilities in India have never attended a school of any sort—and even among those who have, 40% considered dropping out due to learning difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Jo Chopra-McGowan, Executive Director at the Latika Roy Foundation, believes that if our education system were made more disability-friendly and inclusive, it would benefit all children, not just those with disabilities. How? Chirag Chinnappa spoke with her, to find out more.
Why Inclusive Education Benefits Everyone, Not Just the Disabled: With Jo Chopra-McGowan, Executive Director, Latika Roy Foundation
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[…] This is the second part of our conversation with Jo Chopra-McGowan, on realising the rights of children with disabilities and their access to education. You can watch part 1 here. […]