PART 2
REPORT ON THE COMMISSION’S FORUM ON THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION FOR CWLD
25. In response to the issue, Mr. Hambali reiterated that proper placement for
children with disabilities is an essential matter. All parties should play their
roles accordingly.
Curriculum for Children with Learning Disabilities
26. Puan Jenny responded that the system of non-examination and functioning
living skills which include learning readiness, daily living skills, community
access, personal and social developments as well as work and leisure
should be the primary focus in educating children with learning disabilities.
The curriculum should be easy to learn and should touch on personal care
and daily chores as what has been taught in Seri Mengasih to ensure they
are able to sustain their future life.
27. A disabled participant shared that she had been denied the chance to
learn in schools due to her inability to hold a pen to write. The school could
not cater to her the problem due to insufficiency of proper teaching aids
and devices. She hoped that the same situation would not recur in future.
28. In addition, there was a suggestion that children with learning disabilities in
particular those with autism be sent to both mainstream school and CBR
where they could learn to deal with their focus problem (in schools) and
learn the necessary living skills for future days (CBR).
29. A representative from Majlis Guru Pendidikan Khas Sabah further added
that Training Support Programme as one of the subjects in school should be
intensified. Since 2010, SK Kolombong had managed to send 59 disabled
students for internship programme to several companies to gain training
and experience in working life.
Parents Support and Awareness
30. Puan Nadiah highlighted that the parents should accept the conditions
of their children and move on to assist the children to face the reality of
the world. The parents should constantly motivate, support and be a good
listener to their spouses in helping to achieve the best output for their
children.
PLENARY SESSION II
OVERCOMING THE STIGMA: ROLES OF LAWS, POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES
Panel 4:
Prioritizing Primary Education for CWLD: Policies & Their Implementation by Tuan
Haji Ahmad Sabari Kamari, Head of Education & Private Sector, Sabah Education
Department
In his presentation, Tuan Haji Ahmad Sabari highlighted the following issues:31. Special Education Programme was implemented through i) Special School
for children with hearing and vision impairment and ii) Special Education
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