Approaches to education for children with disabilities to be promoted

At the workshop

At the workshop, participants discussed current situation and demand for education of children with disabilities in the region as well as solutions to boosting regional cooperation for developing an agenda on this issue.

They held that children with disabilities would promote their capabilities when provided with favorable schooling conditions. Delegates acknowledged the achievements in promoting the rights to education of children with disabilities over the past time. International conventions and regional commitments such as ASEAN Community Vision 2025, ASEAN Human Rights Declaration, and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities were also mentioned as fundamental documents for the enhancement of cooperation in this field.

Addressing the workshop, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Nguyen Thi Nghia stressed that the Government of Vietnam has always attached special importance to quality, friendly and equal education for children with disabilities. The State, families and society of Vietnam have provided conditions for all children to be treated and enjoy schooling equally so as to best promote their capabilities and integrate into the community.