Social integration of disabled children in Georgia

Abstract

Preface: The social integration and social conditions’ improvement of the disabled children is one of the biggest challenges of the country’s social policy. The purpose of research is to study the opinion of disabled children’s parents regarding public attitude towards their children. Methodology:  Within the frameworks of quantitative research disabled children’s parents have been interviewed by using semi-structured questionnaire. Results, discussions: The problem of disabled children’s social integration exists which is promoted by insufficient public education and a lack of support from the state. Recommendations:  Providing disabled children with the services to prepare them for educational, professional activities, and increasing public awareness about them.