World Down Syndrome Congress 2012

The “BIG FIVE” - RIGHTS,   HEALTH,   SOCIAL PARTICIPATION,  EDUCATION,  EMPLOYMENT

15th - 17th August
International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Presented by: Down Syndrome South Africa & Down Syndrome International
 

http://www.wdsc2012.org.za/ and click here for Final Call for Papers

Situation Analysis of Children with Disabilities in South Africa: Hearing the Voices of Children and Caregivers, May 2011

This report has been compiled by Sue Philpott and Pam McLaren as part of the more comprehensive study undertaken by UNICEF and the Department of Social Development. The report reflects the voices of children with disabilities and is a moving testimony to the harsh realities faced by many children and their families.

To read the Report click here.

SAALED Congress

From Inclusion to Belonging: The Language of Learning

30 March – 2 April 2011, Cape Town

Inclusion Conference 25 - 26 February 2011

Crossing the Divide - Practical Solutions for Inclusive Education

Contact Antoinette du Plessis at duplessis@macmillan.co.za to obtain papers delivered at the conference

Click here for more information.

CREATE DRAFTS SHADOW REPORT ON THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The UN Special Rapporteur on Disability, Mr Shuaib Chalklen, read a section of the Umgungundlovu Disability Forum's shadow report on the CRPD to the Conference of State Parties in New York in September 2010. CREATE was the author of the shadow report with information drawn from the Umgungundlovu Disability Forum members.

Read more on their new Website which has been launched today http://www.create-cbr.co.za/

Raising Disability Awareness Through the Curriculum

Richard Rieser of World of Inclusion has developed ideas for teachers on how to design curriculum activities which would raise awareness about disability rights.

http://www.worldofinclusion.com/res/qca/Resources.doc

Education For All Global Monitoring Report

The Report has been released on 19 January 2010. It states clearly that the EFA goals cannot be achieved if governments do not realise the central importance of inclusive education.

Visit the UNESCO Website to read more and view the podcast

Guidelines for Full-Service / Inclusive Schools, 2010

The Guidelines were approved in July 2009 by the Council for Education Ministers for implementation in provinces and schools to guide the implementation of Inclusive Education at a practical level. The Guidelines were reissued by the Department of Basic Education in 2010. All schools have to work towards meeting the requirements as outlined in the Guidelines. Indicators are provided for how the principles of inclusivity can be met in all areas such as management, culture, curriculum, physical and material resources, community involvement, etc.