The Educational and Occupational Trajectories of Adolescents and Youth with Disabilities in India

Abstract

This report summarises findings from a study to address a gap in relation to data on the educational and occupational trajectories of adolescents and young people living with disabilty in India. The research brought together analysis of Young Lives longitudinal study data collected since 2001 with findings from an in-depth qualitative study conducted by Young Lives India in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in November-December 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study findings were discussed with a research advisory group to address policy gaps and develop policy recommendations to enhance the quality of life of persons with disabilities. This is an output of the Young Lives at Work programme