Special equipment for children with special needs in 95 schools across Moldova
Children with special educational needs from 95 schools across the Republic of Moldova will benefit from assistive equipment worth over 17 million lei (approximately €870,000). The equipment was provided by UNICEF thanks to the financial support of the European Union, the Global Partnership for Education, the Government of Japan, and the Government of the United States.
Among the items provided are Braille typewriters, video magnifiers and optical tools, screen-reading software, augmentative communication applications, and adapted keyboards. The average value of equipment provided for each school is around 160,000 lei (over €8,000).
“Inclusive education is the foundation of a fair and strong society, and today’s support means real opportunities for tomorrow. With the assistive equipment provided, the learning process becomes more accessible and fairer,” said Iwona Piórko, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova. “These investments enable children to reach their potential and build a better future, in the loving and caring environment of their families and communities.”
According to the Moldovan Ministry of Education and Research, more than 10,000 children with special educational needs were registered with territorial psycho-pedagogical assistance services, including 4,219 children with disabilities. Children with special education needs and/or disabilities represent about 3% of the total number of children enrolled in general education.
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