Dearth of Leadership in Inclusive Education

Abstract

Our society sees disability as a curse and the disabled group as a burden. Disability has found its place among the different terms that differentiates people on the basis of their physical or psychological attributes. An empathetic understanding towards the disabled group will allow individuals to see the world from their perspective. However only empathy will not solve the problem of the neglecting the disabled group from the mainstream society. This paper deals with an empirical understanding of motivating individuals with disability to come forward and face the challenges by taking accountability through leadership. Since educational institutions are where students are designed to think logically and practically, giving the disadvantaged group a chance will allow them to be part of the larger order rather than being restricted to a sympathetic overlooked group. The task of bringing them to be part of the larger group is not an easy task as at times they may feel they are treated specially because of their disability. At this phase the institution needs to work on mechanism that does not differentiate students, teachers, nonteaching staff and other work force based on their disadvantaged position in the society.