Support services available for promoting independent functioning in persons with multiple disabilities at multikids inclusive academy.

Abstract

Support Services Available for Promoting Independent Functioning in Persons with Multiple Disabilities at Multikids Inclusive Academy, Ghana. These services include specialized educational programs, personalized healthcare, and community-based initiatives. This thesis aimed to identify the support services available for individuals with multiple disabilities, examine the role of teachers in delivering these services at Multikids Inclusive Academy, explore the challenges teachers face, and identify the coping strategies they adopt. A qualitative research approach was employed to explore personal experiences rendering support services to help people with multiple disabilities, A Case study design was employed to have an in depth understanding of how support services help individuals with multiple disabilities function independently. Using expert purposive sampling to select four participants. The researcher used a semistructured interviews procedure and an observation guide to collect data for the study. Data collected from participants were analyzed thematically through verbatim transcription, coding, drawing of themes and analyses of findings were made. The findings highlight the importance of adopting a comprehensive and individualized approach to support, with teachers playing a central role in facilitating access to specialized interventions and promoting inclusive education. Despite the challenges they encounter, such as limited resources and training, teachers adopt various strategies to cope and effectively support learners with multiple disabilities within the school environment.