Exploring The Experiences Of Visually Impaired Single Mothers Living in TERCO
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2016-06
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Addis Ababa University
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This study explored the experiences of single mothers who are visually impaired in Together
Ethiopian residence charity Organization. This qualitative study employed multiple case studies
in which 12 visually impaired single mothers and six key informants selected by non-probability
sampling were participated. Two FGDs with six members each were also conducted. The finding
of this study shows that single mothers especially those who are visually impaired have so many
challenges in their life like separation from their family, economic hardship, ignorance by the
society, communication problems with their child/children due to lack of sight, challenges
related rent house, lack of practical attention by government, low awareness by community
members, betrayal by their husbands, and many other psychological problems. The strong
facilitation of materials, government enforcement of laws and policies, strong facilitation of
educational and vocational trainings, inclusion of disabled people in planning, monitoring and
evaluation of development projects were also recommended
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