Abstract:

The aim of this research is to reveal the educational status of Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers through the eyes of disabled people. Among the qualitative research methods, the case study pattern was chosen as a model. The research was carried out at the Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers in the center of Van. The study was conducted during a four-month study with 18 disabled participants in 2018-2019 period. Research data were collected through semi-structured interview forms and subjected to descriptive analysis. Research data is presented in more than one subcategory depending on four categories. In the study, it was concluded that the participants were able to go to the Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers two days a week for two hours and that they were satisfied with their education in general, and accepted their status of disability through the Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers, their social circles expanded, they got rid of the sense of loneliness and therefore their living ties were strengthened and they are happy thanks to these institutions. Likewise, this research has been an important research since it indicates the educational status of disabled individuals in Special Education and Rehabilitation Centers. Based on the findings of the research, suggestions were made for the future researches.

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