Caring for Blind Parents: Cost to the Education and Well-Being of Children in Tamale, Ghana

Title
Caring for Blind Parents: Cost to the Education and Well-Being of Children in Tamale, Ghana
Publication Date
2016
Author(s)
Kuyini-Abubakar, Ahmed
Alhassan, Abdul Razak Kuyini
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Routledge
Place of publication
United States of America
DOI
10.1080/1536710x.2016.1124252
UNE publication id
une:18883
Abstract
In this study we explored the experiences of the guide children (children who guide adults with visual impairment to beg for a living on the streets) in Tamale, Ghana, to unearth the impact of the guiding role on their educational participation and well-being. Data were gathered from 104 children and 57 adults using a set of questionnaires and interviews. The results showed that adults chose many of the children to take on the guide role and many of the children did not attend school. The implications for the children's well-being are discussed in relation to needs and rights.
Link
Citation
Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation, 15(1), p. 22-41
ISSN
1536-7118
1536-710X
Start page
22
End page
41

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