INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF) has acquired a modern braille embosser for the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Special
Education Organization (SEO), which will boost discovering for a total of 7,145 children with visual disabilities throughout the country.The
Braillo 600 SR2 braille embosser will deal with the vital need for available learning products among the 7,145 children with visual
disabilities currently studying in Irans official education system, the UNICEF site announced in a news release on February 4
This includes 5,239 ladies and boys in mainstream schools and 1,906 in special schools, guaranteeing more fair academic chances for these
trainees gaining access to inclusive education through enhanced production of braille textbooks.This initiative addresses a pressing
difficulty in Irans education system, where the previous two Norwegian braille embossers, after 35 years of service, have ended up being
undependable and insufficient for current needs.The SEO need to produce around 28,000 braille books every year, consisting of 194
subject-grade specific books in 279 volumes, to make sure all students have access to academic materials before the school year
begins.Access to braille discovering materials is necessary for guaranteeing children with visual impairments totally participate in society
and recognize their rights
This brand-new embosser will serve generations of students, with an estimated 214,350 kids benefiting over its 30-year lifespan.UNICEFs
procurement of the embosser was specifically important, as international sanctions had avoided SEO from obtaining the devices straight
This intervention shows UNICEFs commitment to supporting inclusive education and ensuring no child is left behind due to disability.Measures
focusing on kids with disabilitiesUNICEF and Tejarat Bank have begun a campaign entitled Disability becomes part of me, not all of me which
aims to empower children with disabilities in Iran through raising awareness and promoting a helpful environment.This effort highlights the
dedication of both organizations to promoting inclusion, availability, and equal opportunities for children with impairments in Iran, UNICEF
website announced in a press release on January 30
The across the country fundraising campaign is created to enhance children with disabilities lives
The projects messages highlight empowerment, dignity, and inclusion for kids with disabilities.This co-branded campaign will run across all
Tejarat Bank branches, ATMs, Tejarat Bank customer clubs, and digital platforms, motivating the general public to contribute to UNICEF
Under a worldwide distinct program called Earthquake Preparedness Education for Children with Disabilities, UNICEF and its partners have
actually developed 3 books each targeting different stakeholders, i.e
parents/caregivers of children with disabilities, instructors, and policymakers.Throughout the books, UNICEF and the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in partnership with the International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and
Seismology (IIEES), offer guidelines on catastrophe management, consisting of mitigation, readiness, reaction, and healing, concentrating on
kids with hearing disabilities, mobility impairments, and autism spectrum disorder up until now, UNICEF site revealed in a press release on
Four consultative training workshops were held, where teachers, social workers, and aid employees found out and supplied feedback on
techniques for supporting children with disabilities previously, throughout, and after earthquakes.The programs journey does not stop here
Plans are already underway to upgrade the guidebooks to consist of guidelines for kids with vision problems and to broaden the resources to
attend to all types of disabilities
This initiative represents a substantial leap towards inclusive earthquake readiness, guaranteeing a much safer and more resistant future
for each kid in Iran, despite their disabilities.MT/ MG
