Mainstreaming person with disabilities in progress – Bangladesh context

Disability is a prevalent phenomenon. Disability issues in Bangladesh remain at the backside of the development agenda for a variety of reasons. People in general, view incapacity as a curse and a cause of embarrassment to the family. These forget bars Person with disabilities (PWDs) from participating in ordinary economic, social and political things to do in their families, communities, vital offerings and education, etc. The present study documented economic and social factors that impeded their access to health care, education, leisure activities, future life chances etc. and also explored measures that may be taken to mainstream them. It will be difficult for Bangladesh to attain her development objectives without mainstreaming PWDs. The predominant goal of the research is to check the current reputation of the PWDs in Bangladesh so that possible action plans could be formulated in order to mainstream them in the national development.