On 2 January, we kicked off the year with the first session of our ongoing Capacity Building Webinar Series, focusing on Inclusive Education as a fundamental human right.
The session highlighted that inclusive education is not about fixing the child, but about removing barriers within education systems, communities, and attitudes. Strong emphasis was placed on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, especially Article 24, which calls for inclusive education at all levels.
We were privileged to learn from two powerful voices:
– Dr. Richard Rieser, General Secretary of CDPF UK, teacher, disabled activist, and global expert in inclusive education, who shared global experiences and practical examples of how inclusion works when systems change, not learners.
– Dr. Sruti Mohapatra, CEO of Swabhiman India, CDPF Vice Chair, and a leading disability rights and inclusive education expert, who reinforced the importance of community engagement, policy implementation, and leadership from persons with disabilities.
The webinar also demonstrated accessibility in practice, with sign language interpretation, captioning, and inclusive participation throughout the session. Discussions covered early childhood inclusion, community-based approaches, the role of teachers, parents, peers, and Disabled Persons Organisations in making education inclusive.
This first webinar of the year set a strong foundation for continued learning, collaboration, and advocacy. Thank you to our speakers and participants for making this session meaningful and impactful.
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