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Bad news but important journalism out of Zimbabwe...hopefully UNICEF's new accountability and data collection systems, outlined by Gopal Mitra during last week's panel, will help create positive change in this community.

http://www.chronicle.co.zw/physically-challenged-children-still-fail-to-access-education/

Physically challenged children still fail to access education | The Chronicle 18 injured in Musina pile up Urban cost of living increases marginally Physically challenged children still fail to access education April 11, 2016 Shingirai Huni Opinion & Analysis Gogo Sikhangezile Hove and Pride Zvikomborero Hove Lovemore Zigara After two years of trying, Behaviour Nkomo of Mbere…

In honor of today's Harvard symposium, anyone looking for jobs in international inclusive education?

1. Associate Professor of School Leadership and Inclusive Education, Nazerbayev University, Kahzakstan
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANJ964/full-associate-assistant-professor-in-school-leadership-and-inclusive-education/

2. Inclusive Education Project Officer, Catholic Relief Services, Cambodia
http://www.cra.com.kh/job-detail/Inclusive-Education-IE-Project-Officer-01FA02B6

Absolutely in love with this piece about neurodiverse strengths! ! http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2016/april/creativity-autism-and-adhd-why-we-should-all-embrace-neurodiversity/

Creativity, autism and ADHD – why we should all embrace neurodiversity – Creative Review

Big court victory in Czech Republic recently!
http://www.liberties.eu/en/short-news/10423

Autistic Czech Boy Wins Inclusive Education Case A Czech court has issued a landmark judgment in the case of a boy with autism who was refused by his local school and another 14 schools in the area. The cou...

Awareness is Useless - Global Autism Project by Sara Costello, Director of International Partnerships at Global Autism Project Consider the components of awareness events: Acknowledging a population, identifying the markers of a demographic. We talk about the signs and symptoms. We discuss the challenges, and at times, strengths. But in commun…

It is too easy to assume that every individual who is on the Autism Spectrum is the same. In recognition of World Autism Acceptance and Awareness Day 2016, this video celebrates the diversity within the spectrum as well as the fact that every person with ASD is far more than just their diagnosis.

more than a diagnosis 2016 Autism awareness and acceptance video 2016. With huge thanks to all the families who took part in this and to the children who are all perfect. Song: perfect...

A fascinating story.

Playing cricket with no arms - BBC News Amir Hussain Lone lost both arms in an accident when he was eight - he learned to play cricket and is now captain of the Jammu and Kashmir para-cricket team.

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

Parent advocacy is real!

How a volunteer program helps parents advocate for students with disabilities A Pennsylvania school district roiled by controversy has found a path back to trust: a volunteer effort that has supported dozens of parents of students who have disabilities.