Empowering Inclusive Education NEP 2020: A Qualitative Exploration of Professionals Experiences Supporting Children with Speech and Language Disabilities.

Abstract

Aiming to provide everyone, including kids with disabilities, equal access to education, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places a high priority on inclusive education. Even with its progressive architecture, there are still a lot of implementation gaps that prevent it from providing this vulnerable population with the complete support it needs. This report examines NEP 2020's current provisions, pinpoints major implementation issues, and suggests a thorough plan to improve the policy's effects on kids with disabilities. The strategy emphasizes how crucial it is to improve infrastructure, use assistive technology, train teachers specifically, and modify courses to accommodate a range of requirements. The report also emphasizes that in order to guarantee sustainable implementation, strong monitoring systems, data-driven decision-making and more funding are required. The proposed roadmap aims to empower children with disabilities and enable their full participation and achievement in the educational journey by addressing the crucial areas. This research mainly aims to explore the professionals Experiences Supporting children with speech and Language Disabilities through in-depth interview. Secondary data from government reports, educational studies, and NGO publications served as the basis for the analysis.