In this video playlist, participants discuss the critical importance of including leaners with disabilities in mainstream education, and why exclusion leaves children at a disadvantage. Participants explore the issues that remain in schools where teachers may not be educated in the value of inclusive education, and why this must be addressed through legislation, regulations and clear standards. The broader benefits of inclusive classrooms are examined, with participants highlighting how they can lead to innovation, empathy-building and the capacity to solve problems. All participants emphasise that while inclusive education systems may be costly, the price of not having them is far higher.
Praveena Sukhraj-Ely (Chief Director, Rights of Persons with Disabilities, South Africa), Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo (Global Disability Advisor, The World Bank), and Jose Viera (Executive Director, International Disability Alliance) discuss some key points.