Education
This video outlines the work of EBU in the area of education
As for all children, it is vital for young blind and partially sighted youngsters to have access to and enjoy a good education.
With a good education they acquire the necessary skills to lead full and independent lives.
Inclusive education helps to build an inclusive society. Inclusive education teaches visually impaired and sighted children to learn and play together, making the concept of diversity and equality a practical and natural way of thinking for them.
EBU supports Inclusive education, provided that adequate support is guaranteed for blind and partially sighted students.
Read the 2009 report on equal access to the standard national curriculum by Ion Podosu Coordinator of the Education working group of the EBU Culture & Education Commission.
At the same time EBU supports special education for those blind and partially sighted children with special needs. An environment that is especially adapted to their often complex needs can be the best way for some to access good education.
This right to choose the adequate education is also mentioned in the UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities.
EBU has a Commission on Culture and Education to follow up relevant issues.
Cooperation
EBU collaborates in this field with ICEVI Europe and WBU