Ensuring Inclusive Education and Health Care
for Children with Disabilities
for Children with Disabilities
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Children with disabilities (CWDs) in Vietnam continue to face significant barriers to accessing quality education and health care in mainstream schools. This lack of access directly violates the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Vietnam ratified in 1990. Despite progress in inclusive education, many schools still struggle with outdated curricula, ineffective teaching methods, and a lack of specialized training for educators. Additionally, inadequate school infrastructure further limits access, preventing children with disabilities from fully participating in learning and social activities.
Beyond education, access to early intervention and health care services remains a challenge due to physical, financial, and social barriers. Without proper support, these children miss crucial opportunities to reach their full potential. VNHIP’s Commitment to Inclusive Education For the past six years, VNHIP, in collaboration with the Research Center for Inclusion, Medipeace, and the Da Nang Supporting Center for Inclusive Education, has worked to bridge educational gaps for children with disabilities. Our efforts span multiple districts in Quang Nam province, including Nam Giang, Dien Ban, Hiep Duc, Tien Phuoc, Tam Ky, and Nui Thanh. |
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To create a truly inclusive learning environment, we focus on four key areas:
1. Strengthening Teachers' Capacity & Inclusive Education Strategies
1. Strengthening Teachers' Capacity & Inclusive Education Strategies
- Conduct training, workshops, and mentorship programs to equip teachers with the skills to assess children’s needs and develop individualized education plans.
- Build a network of well-trained teachers to implement inclusive teaching methods effectively.
- Establish resource rooms in schools for inclusive education and provide essential learning aids and adaptive equipment.
- Enhance school facilities, ensuring accessible classrooms, restrooms, and playgrounds for children with disabilities.
- Encourage children with disabilities to participate in academic, extracurricular, and social activities with parental involvement.
- Organize awareness campaigns such as "We Ring the Bell" to advocate for the rights of children with disabilities.
- Provide access to healthcare, including early detection, medical support, and rehabilitation services.
- Offer sexual and reproductive health education to protect children from abuse and exploitation.
Highlight Results:
✅ 7,000+ people (students, teachers, parents, community leaders, and officials from the Department of Education and Training) participated in social events to raise awareness about the rights of students with disabilities.
✅ 454 teachers & school leaders from 96 pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools attended over 50 training courses on inclusive education.
✅ 407 students with disabilities underwent early detection screenings and learning ability assessments, enabling personalized education plans and active school participation.
✅ 350 parents improved their knowledge of education and caregiving for children with disabilities through training sessions and engagement in events with their children.
✅ 250 students with disabilities, parents & teachers received essential knowledge on reproductive health and sexual abuse prevention.
✅ 170 students with disabilities received learning materials, including adjustable desks, electronic alphabet boards, study lamps, bicycles, and school bags.
✅ 125 students with disabilities from low-income families were provided with essential daily necessities, such as nutritious food, clothing, and hygiene kits.
✅ 42 students with disabilities were recognized and rewarded for their outstanding academic progress.
✅ 40 children with physical disabilities were referred to major hospitals for further evaluation and received specialized support, including surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and assistive devices.
✅ 08 inclusive education support rooms were established at 8 schools, benefiting over 130 students with disabilities.
✅ 07 accessible facilities (toilets, playgrounds, and sports fields) were built or improved to enhance accessibility for students with disabilities.
✅ 7,000+ people (students, teachers, parents, community leaders, and officials from the Department of Education and Training) participated in social events to raise awareness about the rights of students with disabilities.
✅ 454 teachers & school leaders from 96 pre-primary, primary, and secondary schools attended over 50 training courses on inclusive education.
✅ 407 students with disabilities underwent early detection screenings and learning ability assessments, enabling personalized education plans and active school participation.
✅ 350 parents improved their knowledge of education and caregiving for children with disabilities through training sessions and engagement in events with their children.
✅ 250 students with disabilities, parents & teachers received essential knowledge on reproductive health and sexual abuse prevention.
✅ 170 students with disabilities received learning materials, including adjustable desks, electronic alphabet boards, study lamps, bicycles, and school bags.
✅ 125 students with disabilities from low-income families were provided with essential daily necessities, such as nutritious food, clothing, and hygiene kits.
✅ 42 students with disabilities were recognized and rewarded for their outstanding academic progress.
✅ 40 children with physical disabilities were referred to major hospitals for further evaluation and received specialized support, including surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and assistive devices.
✅ 08 inclusive education support rooms were established at 8 schools, benefiting over 130 students with disabilities.
✅ 07 accessible facilities (toilets, playgrounds, and sports fields) were built or improved to enhance accessibility for students with disabilities.
Activities
''TRAINING SKILLS IN DEVELOPING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN INCLUSIONAL CLASSROOMS AT PRIMARY SCHOOL''
Training positive behavioral development skills for students with disabilities in elementary school inclusive classes is an important program to support their comprehensive development.
This program helps teachers better understand the needs and abilities of children with disabilities, thereby applying appropriate educational methods to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Skills trained include using effective communication methods, developing individualized educational plans, and facilitating children's participation in academic and social activities. This not only helps children with disabilities develop better, but also promotes tolerance and cohesion in the student community.
Training positive behavioral development skills for students with disabilities in elementary school inclusive classes is an important program to support their comprehensive development.
This program helps teachers better understand the needs and abilities of children with disabilities, thereby applying appropriate educational methods to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Skills trained include using effective communication methods, developing individualized educational plans, and facilitating children's participation in academic and social activities. This not only helps children with disabilities develop better, but also promotes tolerance and cohesion in the student community.
EXPLORING THE PASSIONATE FOR SPORTS OF CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS WITH DISABILITIES 🌻☀
🌈On March 30-31, in response to World Autism Awareness Day, VNHIP Organization accompanied a group of children with disability in Quang Nam to participate in a friendly sports festival for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities hosted by the Center for Creative Initiatives in Health and Population (CCIHP) under the USAID-funded Inclusion 1 Project.
