Access to primary, secondary and higher education is critical for the development of children and young persons with disabilities, and to provide them with the necessary platform and qualifications to pursue fulfilling employment.
Legal Provisions:
Government Regulations:
- UGC scheme for accessible higher education for persons with disabilities
- Government Instructions on School Education
Impact Cases in Education:
- Landmark Cases
- DLI Impact Cases
E-bulletins in Education and Disability Law:
2022:
New guidelines for scribes for persons with writing disability
Inclusive education moves forward, with SC directions
2021:
Scribes for persons with writing disability: Government invites comments
Landmark SC verdict on facilities and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities
2020:
Have courses for students with intellectual disabilities, SC tells college
Intellectual disabilities and higher education: the case for separate reservations
2019:
Whither higher education for persons with intellectual disabilities?
2017:
SC directs accessibility for disabled persons in public places and colleges, universities
Accessibility in higher education: The new Disability Act
Special Educators entitled to be treated on par with regular teachers: Calcutta High Court