Improving The Accessibility Of Education For Disabled Children

Disability Equality in Education (DEE) carried out research for the Department for Education and Skills in England to find out how schools are meeting the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils. It found that successfully inclusive schools

The day to day experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families are affected by the policies and legislations in place because it provides rights and entitlements for the individuals and their families. Furthermore, these rights are upheld and protected from discrimination which is very important as it gives them more opportunities. In addition to this, by offering as person-centred care it gives the individual the choice of their care and how they receive it which gives them the freedom of how they would like to live. Moreover, the policies gives the individuals an equal opportunity to access public services, employment and health care which also relates to them being able to live within their community. This is because

Despite many crucial developments surrounding acceptance of others there is still a long and arduous path ahead of our society. People with disabilities, whatever a given disability may be and mean for the individual, are frequently stigmatized. They are not always offered equal opportunities, nor are they always offered the proper support to fortify their capabilities so that the individual may be the best they can be. Because of this there are many people who never go or return to college, are unemployed, or are isolated from the community.

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 26, “everyone has the right to education” (United Nations). Thus, everyone has the right to be

As I stated in my discussion for this week, I feel that this the Act 1990 & 2004- Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) is the most important of all the American with Disabilities Acts. I chose this portion of the chapter to highlight as what this Act is all about- Equality & Equity for children with disabilities. With the Education many individuals are then able to look for housing, look for a well-paying job or even create/ design new innovations for other people with disabilities. The foundation needed to thrive in the United States is Education.

Over time, the view of best practice for educating and caring for people with disability has changed to one of inclusion in all aspects of life in society. In Australia, there was some resistance initially, fear and misunderstanding guided the decision making processes which meant those with disability were kept apart longer than in some other countries (Heward, 2009). Gradually, legislative changes, influenced by medical knowledge and researched based practice meant that people were no longer allowed to be separated by social barriers and were granted legal rights to guard against all forms of discrimination (Dempsey, 2008). In 2014, the expectation is that people with disability are included in all aspects of education with the same

Disability Inequality is an issue which society often ignores but is an alarming topic. People tend to assume they are ill-equipped mentally since they are disabled physically. It has immense effect on people with disabilities.

Last class Mr. Blake, who works with the Ministry of Education and is living with a disability came and enlightened us on some core issues that impact persons with disability. The presentation was very informative as we discussed the context and the nature of disabilities that different persons experience. As well as the positive and negative attitudes of the interest groups about such persons. Subsequently, Global Policies pertaining to the United Nations Convention on the Rights with Persons with Disability Act and the subject of advocacy were critical highlights. Interestingly, Mr. Blake who is visually impaired/blind shared some key points to note when considering persons with a disability this included access to information, communication and accommodation. Additionally, essential to persons living with a disability is the enabling and supportive environment.

The importance of education for all children, especially for those with disability and with limited social and economic opportunities, is indisputable. Indeed, the special education system allowed children with disability increased access to public education. Apart from that, the special education system has provided for them an effective framework for their education, and for the institutions involved to identify children with disability sooner. In turn, this promotes greater inclusion of children with disability alongside their nondisabled peers. In spite of these advances however, many obstacles remain, including delays in providing services for children with disability, as well as regulatory and

Prior to the course, Perspectives on disability, my understanding of disability was a fundamental, concept of disability, in which I knew it existed, and also have seen and interacted with people considered to have a disability. I never took a deep look at all the social and political factors that exist within the spectrum of disability. This course has allowed me to examine all aspects of disability, which has changed my view and approach of what a disability is and how it is viewed. "Historically, disability has been viewed fundamentally as a persoal tragedy, which has resulted in diasbled people being seen as objects of pity or in need of charity. They have been subject to descriminatory policies and practices in which the predominant images of passivity and helplesness reinforced their inferior status"(Barton 4). Uncovering the framework of disability, by studying the historical, soicial political and educational standpoint, I see the intricacies in which gives me a greater understanding and awareness of the topic.

The right to education has been recognized as a human right in a number of international conventions, including the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The right to education is in section 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and found in articles 13 and 14 of the international Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. Section 26 states that “education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.” Whereas, in articles 13 states that,

The lack of vitamin A is the leading cause of blindness in children. The deficiency has an intimate effect on the immune system, it increases the chance of death from malaria, measles and diarrhea. Due to vitamin A deficiencies there’s also the risk of getting serious infections. Some symptoms include night blindness, dry skin and frequent injections. Around 250,000 to 500,000 children become blind every year because of vitamin A deficiency. Half of these kids die within a year of losing their vision. For newborn babies the best source of vitamin A is breast milk. Vitamin A deficiency is a significant problem in developing countries in Africa and Southeast Asia.

Children with intellectual disabilities go to school without knowledge of using the rest room on their own. We teach them for a long time until they know. They are discriminated at home as incapable of anything from childhood. They lock them in without any hope of contributing in the family. If a child with disability is a girl, no hope that she will be married and bring money or dowry at home. If parents had power for death arrangements, children with disabilities would be voted to die first before the rest of the family. Living with children with disabilities requires a strong heart[…]. No one wants to take care of a child with disabilities […]. Even when we teach children them, our fellow teachers ask us, why do you like to work with children with disabilities? Do you receive extra allowance for teaching them? They tell us: “I cannot afford to deal with them. Staying with them, I will be spitting all time, and I would not be able to eat.” I consider these children as the poorest of the poor compared to children coming from rural areas.

Education should promote friendship, understanding and tolerance among all nations, religious or racial groups, and the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace. It should be intended for the improvement of the human personality. It should be directed to the strengthening of respect for human rights and freedoms.

The right to education is recognized as a basic human right under Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.