HIS is an open letter to the minister and Ministry of Education.
Inclusive education of children with disabilities is accepted internationally as a standard and right for all children.
While Malaysia appears to subscribe to this opinion in principle, the reality on the ground appears to be challenging and many parents and children face difficulties obtaining full inclusion. The National Education Blueprint spells out that inclusion is the expected norm for any child with disabilities and has set a target of 75% by 2023.
Parents, professionals and NGOs from national family support groups conducted a survey of parents in October 2018 to share their inclusive education experiences for children with special needs attending primary school.
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