Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities

Children with disabilities (CWDs) in Vietnam have limited access to quality education and health care in mainstream schools. This lack of access is in violation of the Convention of the Rights of the Child, which Vietnam ratified in 1990. Non-quality education is prevalent in schools, as the curriculum and teaching methods are not available as well as teachers remain unskilled in teaching children with special needs in classrooms. Moreover, many children with disabilities still face barriers to accessing early intervention and health care services that can help them develop and reach their full potential, including physical, financial, and social barriers.

To solve this issue, in the last six (06) years, VNHIP in collaboration with Reseach Center for Inclusion, Medipeace and Danang Supporting Center for Inclusive Education has supported main primary and pre-schools in various districts of Quang Nam province including Nam Giang, Dien Ban, Hiep Duc, Tien Phuoc, Tam Ky and Nui Thanh. 

It's important to take a series of actions that create an inclusive environment for children with disabilities. These actions include:

• Enhance Teachers' Capacity: It's important to invest in teachers' capacity through workshops, seminars, and mentoring programs. We trained core teachers who have professional skills to examine the capacity of CWDs and develop suitable individual educational plans. Proper approach is an important step to choose right teaching methods and address the needs of CWDs at school. 
• Improve the Participation of Children with Disabilities in School Activities: Children with disabilities should be given the opportunity to take part in school activities which can have a positive impact on their academic and social development.
• Protect Children with Disabilities from sexual abuse by delivering sexual and reproductive health education: t's essential that youth with disabilities and their parents have access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health education to ensure that they have the tools and knowledge they need to protect themselves. 
• Ensure the Accessibility of Children with Disabilities to early intervention and health care services 

Highlight Results:

• 8 inclusive education support rooms were established at 8 schools and functioned well, supporting more than 100 students with disabilities to learn inclusively
• 65 teachers were trained in teaching inclusive education
• 19 teenagers at 2 junior schools were trained in reproductive health and sexual abuse prevention
• 96 parents, teachers and CWDs participated in exchange and sightseeing activities
• 36 students with disabilities, parents and teachers were trained on Sexual and Reproductive Health​
• 20 students with disabilities were rewarded for making great academic progress
• ​30 training courses were implemented to train and provide knowledge for application in teaching students with disabilities for teachers in public schools

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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.

"INCLUSIVE EDUCATION - TEACHING WITH THE HEART"
Inclusive education is no longer a new part of the education sector's mission around the world, but perhaps in Vietnam, many teachers are still confused and unfamiliar with inclusive education. Many students with disabilities have difficulty accessing knowledge, integrating with peers and being equal in society.
Where and how to start?


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EXPLORING THE PASSIONATE FOR SPORTS OF CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS WITH DISABILITIES 🌻☀
🌈On March 30-31, in response to World Autism Awareness Day 2024, 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.

​Support the construction of children's play areas at public schools with disabled students