Council affirms disability education rights
The article discusses the rights of persons with disabilities in education in Jordan, emphasizing that the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law penalizes schools that refuse to admit students with disabilities. Article 17 states that excluding them is prohibited, and Article 30 considers depriving them of their right to education as violence punishable by imprisonment and fines. Despite these legal provisions, discrimination still exists, such as refusing a child due to the shape of his neck. A inclusive education plan was launched in 2020 and will continue until 2030 to integrate persons with disabilities into schools by improving infrastructure and training staff. The enrollment rate has increased from 1.2% to 7.4% currently, with hopes of reaching 10%. The Ministry and the Council are working to prepare schools and train teachers to ensure the provision of proper services and full support for students with disabilities.
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