Work-Bound Youth with High-Incidence Disabilities: Patterns of Career Choice and Behaviours

Abstract

Children/Person with High Incidence Disability is the one of unserved population in area of Disability particularly in Pakistan. There is still a lot to do for betterment for these in area of education, training, job placement and career choice. This study was qualitative in its design further it was survey Research. Self-made questionnaire was developed to collect the data. Non-Random Sampling (Purposive sampling) technique was used to collect the data. Focus group Discussion was conducted through online. Twenty Special Education Teachers working with High Incidence Disabilities were selected for this study (10 from Public and 10 from Private Sector) Discussion was recorded and themes were derived from the discussion (Through thematic analysis). Equality, Inclusive environment, Training, Working on Residual abilities Parental involvement, guidance and Motivation were the main themes driven. There are plenty of efforts require to accommodate the High Incidence disabilities in area of job placement, career choice and their betterment. Punjab Govt need to sensitize the stakeholders of High Disabilities.