Inclusive Education Practices for Students with Visual Impairment at the Wenchi Methodist Senior High School, Bono Region

Abstract

This phenomenological study explored the inclusive education practices for visually impaired students in Wenchi Methodist Senior High School, Wenchi. Sixteen students with visual impairments were purposively sampled for the study. Focused group semi structured interviews were used to collect data. Data were coded and analyzed using thematic approach. Results of the study showed that, students with visual impairment tend to perform better in their academic work when the needed support services and resources are at their disposal. They also asserted to the fact that the school environment when adapted to meet their mobility needs will enhance socialization and independence. The study also revealed that students with visual impairment are accepted and supported by their sighted peers in the school, which promoted friendship and cordiality among the two categories of students. I recommended that there should be the provision of enough support services for students with visual impairment for their academic work. Also, the new buildings must be disability friendly thereby making it accessible by all. In addition, there must be enough education on acceptance and diversity among categories of learners.