Children with disabilities in Bangladesh have equal access to play, recreation and leisure, and sporting activities, including in the school system (contributing to enjoyment of article 30 5.d of UNCRPD).
"This 75-page report documents the struggles of children and young people with disabilities to be educated in mainstream schools in their communities"
Note: this report is available in an easy to read version from the link provided
UNICEF’s work on disability is based on a human rights approach, with a focus on equity. It has been developed within the framework of inclusive development, and actively promotes the social model of disability. A central tenet is that legislation, policies and programmes must be informed and shaped by the children they will affect. Participation is a foundational principle of a rights-based approach. These guidelines are meant to strengthen the capacity of UNICEF and partners in creating opportunities for children with disabilities to exercise their right to be heard and taken seriously.
It is important to:
clearly identify obstacles impeding the participation of children with disabilities;
examine why participation is important for children with disabilities;
provide practical guidance on how and where to reach out and engage children with disabilities more effectively and systematically;
prioritize ways to measure the effectiveness of participatory initiatives with children with disabilities.
