Begging to Live: The Strategy of Survival for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Nigeria

Begging to Live: The Strategy of Survival for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Nigeria

This chapter examines intellectual disability and begging in the Nigerian context. The interface between the two phenomena is considered with a view to understanding the socio-cultural conditions that precipitate begging by people with intellectual disabilities in Nigeria. The chapter concludes by recommending effective policy implementation strategies in the area of education targeted at both...
 
Published at Social Indicators Research Series
Volume 41
Pages 173-180
Published in 2010
 
 
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Edewor, P.A., Abimbola, O.H. & Adekeye, O. A.
ADEKEYE Olujide A. » Prof. Olujide A. Adekeye is a professional counsellor and lectures in the Department of Psychology. He practices as a counsellor in the University Counselling Center (CUCC). He is also involved in the partnership of Covenant University with the Prison Fellowship of Nigeria and SMEDAN tagged the “Onesimus Project” where psychosocial, therapeutic and rehabilitation services are rendered to... view full profile
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