CHALLENGES OF EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NIGERIA FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CHALLENGES OF EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN NIGERIA FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Introduction: This paper reviews issues affecting the empowerment of people with disabilities in Nigeria so they can be productive and contribute to the development of the nation. The questions of concern are: What is known about the extent people with disabilities are empowered to contribute to nat...

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Main Authors:	Johan ELEWEKE, Gabriel SOJE
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Special Education and Rehabilitation 2016-09-01
Series:	Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation
Subjects:	Nigeria developing countries people with disabilities empowerment service provision national development
Online Access:	http://jser.fzf.ukim.edu.mk/files/2016(3-4)/08.(str.122-138)Chukwuemeka-Jonah-Eleweke.pdf

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