Next let's consider another group learners with disabilities.
Let's think on some existing common characteristics and challenges.
Learners with disabilities bring their extraordinary strength and versatility to centers.
They're often used to adapting to live and have a great deal to teach others.
People with disabilities may be less informed, less confidence
or have less experience learning with other people.
They may have concerns about overcoming physical
or emotional barriers
due to inadequate capacities
and resources of service providers.
People with disabilities may not be provided with an appropriate learning program.
They may not have been supported with acquiring
the same level of skills as other learners in their context
and may be left out.
They may be victim to stigma
or prejudice
or societal pressures
which prevent them from learning.
Due to lack of information
and understanding of employers
It is not easy for people with disabilities to find decent work
So let's think on some potential solutions
Include them and advocate for all learners.
Make it clear that all learners are welcome in your Center.
Map your community
and go door-to-door to update it based on their needs
Encourage learners with disabilities to take a front seat role in the community
and involve them on decisions.
Invite experts to design IEP
for learners with disabilities in your centers areas.
You may consider to follow the UDL principles
which facilitate learning of individuals.
The why which focuses on making learning purposeful and stimulating interest.
The what which focuses on presenting content in a variety of ways.
and the how of learning
which focuses on encouraging learners to express
and check what they know through a variety of different ways.
Provide relevant programs which enable learners to catch up on missed education
and strengthen weaker areas.
Support them with life skills
that can help link them with job opportunities in the community.
Encourage the support of employers
and invite the whole community to play a role.
Work with others towards a system
of holistic supports for learners with disabilities
Pushing forward states sponsored incentives
for private sector involvement.
Collaborating with education,
social welfare and health departments to disseminate information on
government services and facilities
including access to learning opportunities.
For example, in Japan, Kunitachi Kominkan
includes and advocates widely for all learners in their community.
They offer life centered programs as a local hub
to overcome the difficulties of living.
"Gathering Places"
for meetups between students from a variety of learning backgrounds
and approaches including people with disabilities
and "Youth rooms" to engage youth in discussions on inclusion.
and Businesses like the pop-up restaurant
The restaurant of order mistakes shows how small business
and the private sector can be engaged
to provide employment opportunities after learning