Children with disabilities (CWD) are being given the chance to learn at mainstream schools thanks to one of our partner organisations in Tajikistan.
School accessibility is one of the most important components of providing inclusive education and promotion of the rights of children with disabilities. Training sessions give opportunities for participants to discuss accessibility, integration and inclusion of CWDs at mainstream schools.
After a recent training, one school’s newly-appointed director put what she had learned into practice to help Sahar*, is a 12-year-old girl with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair.
Her mother, Munisa*, told our partners, “I am very glad that my child will continue going to high school. She is an outgoing girl and has many friends at school. She also shows progress in her study and is ready to learn and experience new things.
“Due to the transition to a higher grade, her classroom was located on the second floor, where it would be difficult for her to get to the classroom. This problem was solved with the help of school transition coordinator and the great support of the school director and teachers after the training for directors in August.
“The director took into account the special need of my daughter and placed her class on the first floor. Moreover, the school has built a ramp which makes access to the building much easier!
“I appreciate to the staff and the administration of school for Sahar. So, now, she can continue her education along with her classmates.”
*name changed
Maftuna knew about the book through one of Operation Mercy’s community health trainers. She herself went through Operation Mercy’s general health and pregnancy lessons, as the trainers do not only work with the local women in the village but also the wives of Operation Mercy staff.
Children with disabilities (CWD) are being given the chance to learn at mainstream schools thanks to one of our partner organisations in Tajikistan.
School accessibility is one of the most important components of providing inclusive education and promotion of the rights of children with disabilities.
Health is everyone’s responsibility, and Bibi grew in her health knowledge and confidence through our training and put it into practice for the good of her community.
Most importantly, hope is present for Hamidjon because he has a loving mother, who, through our project, is able to experience support and acceptance, receive counselling and process her grief.
There are many barriers for a child with disability to access education in Tajikistan. Sometimes this barrier is seen in the attitudes of people that think children with disabilities don’t belong in school or should be kept separate from other children.
Now Rustam can express himself, he is socializing with his peers, and he is participating in the cultural events of the organization. Rustam is ready to go to school!