Problems of students with blindness and low vision

Abstract

Introduction: In Georgia special schools have reconstructed into public schools. It made both positive and negative results. Nowadays inclusive education becomes wider over the country. The main goal of the research is to study the social problems of blind and low vision pupils. Methods: Across qualitative research carried out interview of focus-group. Pupils of V-XII grade with visual problems took participation in this research. They have answered the questionnaire consisting of premeditated questions. Results, Discussion: Because of large distance between school and home some pupils are separated from family life. Pupils have positive relationship with family members, teachers and schoolmates. Some pupils feel over-attention from society which is provoked because of shortage of  relevant information. Sometimes parents have fear of discrimination and they don't bring their children to schools. Some pupils with blindness feel discomfort with specific group of limited possibility owner persons. They often made a noise during the lesson. Most of the students want more equipped schools, they need more "Braillers". Recommendations: It is advisable to increase level of relevant information between society, include participation of blind and low vision pupils in social activities. These pupils living in regions must have accessibility on education. Also it is important for them to have more comfortable environment and schools equipped with important things.