Abstract
This is a case study of Shishur Sevay, an inclusive home and school for orphaned young women in Kolkata, West Bengal presented through the lens of disability rights and civic engagement from two disabled Desi scholars. It contrasts practices in the organization with disability policies in India and examines how emphasis on full inclusion contributes to the young women’s experiences of civic engagement. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with students, teachers, childcare workers, administrators, and board members (n = 32). Secondary artifacts (i.e. news articles, blogs) were used to inform the study. Transcripts were analyzed using structural and in vivo codes with applications of Bhattacharya’s Par/Des(i) framework. Fostering community involvement has been key to a shared value of civic engagement – as seen by the organization’s challenging of institutional apathy and segregation, working towards equal rights in the home and providing opportunities for leisure for all.
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