Promoting Inclusive Education
EmbraceAbility emphasises and works hard to build the capacity and societal participation of children with disabilities and their families on. An essential part of our work is the integration of children with disabilities into mainstream schooling. An education among one’s peers is an essential part of childhood development, and forms an important precursor to Khmer life. That’s why EmbraceAbility is committed to the promotion of inclusive education across all of Koh Dach Island.
For those who require extra help in order to keep up with their workload, or need help children improving their work quickly to the standards of a new class and ensure their retention in mainstream education, EmbraceAbility will provide weekly after-school education sessions run by Special Educational Needs (SEN) volunteers.
EmbraceAbility has facilitated the sustainable integration of 4 disabled children into state school classrooms.
Through applied learning strategies and support given to local teachers, 4 children now enjoy an education with their peers that was previously inaccessible to them.
Liza
Living with cerebral palsy, Liza has always struggled with her handwriting, and other skills required of her in the school classroom. But her indomitable spirit and commitment to learning has seen her make huge progress with EmbraceAbility in the past year.
An aspiring teacher, Liza jumps at every opportunity to improve her learning. She is highly motivated to attend school, and so EmbraceAbility designed a therapy programme that would help her do exactly that.
In just one year, Liza’s writing ability has improved dramatically, together with her skills in numeracy and reading. With her skills-based SMART goals, Liza’s therapy sessions have allowed her to attend mainstream education in a classroom of her peers.
“One of the most important parts of school attendance is Liza’s opportunity to socialise with her peers. We are very pleased with her progress.”
- Meur Sokunthea, Liza’s mother