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SLOVENIA WITHOUT BARRIERS. Lifelong learning/education of disabled Dr. Katja Vadnal, Association SOŽITJE. Purpose (Namen). What shall I talk about. Presentation of the institutional framework of modeling the development policies in the field of disability.
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SLOVENIA WITHOUT BARRIERS Lifelong learning/education of disabled Dr. Katja Vadnal, Association SOŽITJE
Purpose(Namen) What shall I talk about
Presentation of the institutional framework of modeling the development policies in the field of disability
Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, article 1
The right to education An inclusive education system at all levels and lifelong learning directed to: The full development of human potential and sense of dignity and self-worth, and the strengthening of respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and human diversity; The development by persons with disabilities of their personality, talents and creativity, as well as their mental and physical abilities, to their fullest potential; Enabling persons with disabilities to participate effectively in a free society. Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, article 24
The right to education Learning life and social development skills to facilitate their full and equal participation in education and as members of the community: Facilitating the learning of Braille, alternative script, augmentative and alternative modes, means and formats of communication and orientation and mobility skills, and facilitating peer support and mentoring; Facilitating the learning of sign language and the promotion of the linguistic identity of the deaf community; Ensuring that the education of persons, who are blind, deaf or deafblind, is delivered in the most appropriate languages and modes and means of communication for the individual, and in environments which maximize academic and social development. Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, article 24
THE UROŠEVA STORY UROŠ TAKES CARE OF THE PARK. HE CUTS THE GRASS. UROŠ IS BLIND. THAT IS WHY HE NEEDS HELP. TO KNOW THAT GRASS IS CUT EVERYWHERE. VDC Koper
Human capital ABILITY knowledge + skills INTELLECTUAL FLEXIBILITY use of knowledge to gain innovative solutions in the different situations ATTITUDE Readiness to use abilities ?
Suboptimal use of human capital Social and economic lagging of the disabled and the end of the 1th decade of 21th century in the OECD countries
Accessibility To make goods and services accessible to people with disabilities To promote the market of assistive devices
Participation To ensure that people with disabilities enjoy all benefits of EU citizenship To remove barriers to equal participation in public life and leisure activities To promote the provision of quality community-based services
Equality To combat discrimination based on disability To promote equal opportunities
Employment To raise significantly the share of persons with disabilities working in the open labour market
Education and training To promote inclusive education and lifelong learning
NOTHING ABOUT DISABLED WITHOUT DISABLED
They say that I am different: not all can run so fast, indeed Special Olympics Slovenia