Italy-Inclusive-Education
The Italian Framework Law for the Assistance, Social Integration and the Rights of Disabled Persons of 1992 establishes the principles of inclusive education in Articles 12-16 and provides specific accommodations for university students with disabilities in Amendment No 17 of 1999. Inclusive education means the development of a person’s potential in learning, communication, socialising and in relationships, regardless of the type of disability. In Italy all-day nurseries, schools, universities and any other education provider, including private institutions, have the obligation to accept pupils with disabilities, also those who are severely disabled. All disabled children have the right to be supported in learning by a professional. Of particular importance to the law’s objectives is the combination of clinical diagnosis, dynamic profile and tailored education plan to determine the personal potential of the pupil, and the broad cross-sectoral participation and cooperation of all stakeholders in working groups at different levels.
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