A majority of public school teachers across the United Arab Emirates is in favor of integrating pupils with physical disabilities into normal schools, according to a recent study by the Ministry of Education. However, some teachers have reservations about pupils with vision and hearing impairments. The study revealed 63% agreed to integrate pupils with physical challenges and suggested changes in school structures to make them more accessible to pupils with disabilities. Read the article at Gulfnews.com.
Posted by Louise Ash on 23 January 2007 in Issues in the News