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    Hindrances to Accessibility and Inclusivity of Persons with Disabilities in Uganda. A Case Study of Mayembegambogo Village, Mpigi Town Council.
    (Ugnada Christian University, 2024-10-03) Abraham Ntege
    Discrimination is a critical social problem that affects people with disabilities in different capacities across the globe; this paper therefore aims to look at the barriers to equal opportunity and/ or access to resources by persons with disabilities in Mayembegambogo village, Mpigi Town Council Uganda. It looks at both the problems as they exist now and possible remedies to them. Before focusing on the issue, it first offers a brief overview of impairments happening in the society, defines the scope of the research and the aims and objectives of the investigation which states to determine those factors that hinders persons with disability from realizing their independence and integration into mainstream society. It highlights the importance of special efforts to enhance the opportunities for social contact, employment, health care, and learning for the population with a disability. The study goes further to critically examine the literature review exploring physical barriers to access, institutional as well as social barriers. They bring out how persons with disability experience undue consequences from negative attitude, inaccessible environment and limited access to information communications technology. In addition, it looks at efforts in legislation, policy, and social initiatives in the fight for equal opportunities and reduction of these barriers. Thus, through an analysis of the most recent research and by outlining the recommendations, the study aims at providing a suggestion on the measures that could be taken to enhance the functionality and quality of life of disability-inclined persons in Mpigi Town Council. The method of study employed is a sequential exploratory mixed-methods design of both qualitative and quantitative nature. A cross-sectional survey design with 44 participants was used to explore the barriers which include; physical, attitudinal, informational & knowledge, financial & economic & policy barriers. According to the study, there is reduced accessibility and inclusion since physical barrier and attitudinal barrier affect it. These are further compounded by information deficits and cost constraints and most pointedly unearth policy failures that call for sound legal regimes. It is a testimony of community support that is not uniform because people have had it both ways when it comes to social integration. The recommendations focus on increasing the disability consciousness, advocating for the disability rightful rights, ensuring rights to free treatment, grant of cash provisions and enhancing implementation of disability rights. The study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, and it suggests paths for future research into the efficacy of proposed remedies.