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issue 2 january-february 2005
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Intangible benefits

Inclusive education would mean opening the benefits of education to many children with disabilities, children who would otherwise not have any education – and hence a shot at better opportunities – at all.

Non-disabled children who study in inclusive set-ups would grow up to be more aware and sensitised citizens – aware of not only the issues connected with disability, but also of the fact that disability is not a limiting factor for a happy, productive life.

Such children would also make empowered and sensitive policy-makers, architects, legislators, journalists, corporate heads, administrators, etc. Our country needs more such people to truly provide an equal playing field for disabled and non-disabled citizens alike.

Inclusive education holds the key to an inclusive India.

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