Dimensions of Social Inclusion in the Context of Visual Impairment: A Case Study on Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy

The paper explores the social inclusion of people with visual impairment, namely, Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, which is a rare condition, the prevalence being one in 50,000 people. The paper is developed around the case study and highlights the challenges and difficulties experienced by a healthy person who is suddenly diagnosed at the age of 20 with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy. The research uses the qualitative method, and the practical implications are aimed at reducing the psycho-emotional difficulties of people with visual impairments, early recognition of symptoms and promoting social equity and inclusion.