What rights do children with disabilities have and how has that changed over time?
Introduction
Globally, there are two hundred million children living with disabilities, they are often denied an education because they are most vulnerable and excluded people in their communities, and ninety percent of children with disabilities in developing countries do not attend school.
Children rights
“Each girl and boy is born free and equal in dignity and rights; therefore, all forms of discrimination affecting children must end… we will take all measures to ensure the full and equal enjoyment, including equal access to health, education and and recreational services, by children with disabilities and children with special needs, to promote their self reliance, and to facilitate their active participation in the community” the United Nations said.
How children with disabilities are being excluded
“The daily reality for most children with a disability is that they are often condemned to a poor start in life and deprived of opportunities for early, primary and secondary education, or life-skills and vocational training,or …show more content…
Much has been accomplished by governments and their partners working at level of society. Increasing numbers of children who would have previously been sent segregated schools or even been denied an education altogether now attend regular classes at their local community. Achieving the full participation in society of children with disabilities is an objective of the global disabilities rights movement, a powerful initiative by persons with disabilities to claim their basic human rights. This movement is gaining momentum and has recorded impressive achievements. Disabled persons’ organizations have successfully promoted education reforms in many countries, and they have been recognized as a major force behind the process leading to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.” The United Nations
Introduction
Globally, there are two hundred million children living with disabilities, they are often denied an education because they are most vulnerable and excluded people in their communities, and ninety percent of children with disabilities in developing countries do not attend school.
Children rights
“Each girl and boy is born free and equal in dignity and rights; therefore, all forms of discrimination affecting children must end… we will take all measures to ensure the full and equal enjoyment, including equal access to health, education and and recreational services, by children with disabilities and children with special needs, to promote their self reliance, and to facilitate their active participation in the community” the United Nations said.
How children with disabilities are being excluded
“The daily reality for most children with a disability is that they are often condemned to a poor start in life and deprived of opportunities for early, primary and secondary education, or life-skills and vocational training,or …show more content…
Much has been accomplished by governments and their partners working at level of society. Increasing numbers of children who would have previously been sent segregated schools or even been denied an education altogether now attend regular classes at their local community. Achieving the full participation in society of children with disabilities is an objective of the global disabilities rights movement, a powerful initiative by persons with disabilities to claim their basic human rights. This movement is gaining momentum and has recorded impressive achievements. Disabled persons’ organizations have successfully promoted education reforms in many countries, and they have been recognized as a major force behind the process leading to the convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.” The United Nations