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Contribution by Governments
Draft Article 17
EDUCATION
States Parties recognise the right of all persons with disabilities to education.
With a view to achieving this right on the basis of equal opportunity, States
Parties shall:
1. Ensure an inclusive education system, including pre-school, primary, secondary,
tertiary, vocational training and life-long learning, that is directed to;
(i) the full development of the human potential and sense of dignity and self
worth, and the strengthening of respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms
and human diversity;
(ii) enabling all persons with disabilities to participate effectively in a
free society;
(iii) the development of a student's personality, talents and mental and physical
abilities to their fullest potential;
(iv) take into account the best interests of the student, in particular by individualising
education plans;
2. In realising this right, States Parties shall ensure:
(i) that all persons with disabilities can access inclusive and accessible education
in their own community;
(ii) reasonable accommodation of the student’s requirements including, an accessible
curriculum, accessible teaching medium and technologies, alternative and augmentative
communication modes, sign language, Braille, alternative learning strategies,
accessible physical environment, the specialised training of teachers to ensure
the full participation of students with disabilities;
(iii) that no child with disabilities is excluded from free and compulsory primary
or secondary education on account of their disability.
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ARTICLE 17 bis:
States Parties shall recognise the right of all persons with disabilities to
learn life and social development skills which facilitate their full and equal
participation as members of the community. In realising this right, States Parties
shall -
(a) facilitate the learning of Braille, orientation and mobility skills, peer
support and mentoring.
(b) Facilitate the learning of sign language and the promotion of the culture
which exists in the community of Deaf people.