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Students with disabilities bring new strengths into the classroom. Unfortunately, the focus ‘mostly’ is on what children with disabilities lack instead of what they do well.
Bahrain, however, is walking a different path in this scenario and ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities to education.
According to the Ministry of Education, Bahrain has over 106 students enrolled in autism classes in the public schools of the Kingdom, of which 56 are in regular classes.
There are also over 21 schools - 18 schools for boys and three schools for girls- to support students with Autism spectrum disorder.
Getting pulled over by the police can lead to tense situations, especially if the driver is hard of hearing, or has autism, for example. That’s why Del. Rob Bell introduced House Bill 1960.
By James Emejo
As part of activities to commemorate the 2021 World Autism awareness day, 12-year-old Zizah Okeugo, will feature his spectacular artwork at the Terra Kulture centre for creative arts.
World Autism Awareness Day is globally celebrated every April 2, to raise more awareness about people with autistic spectrum disorders including autism and Asperger syndrome throughout the world.
Zizah’s works will be on display between April 2 to April 11, according to his mother, Mrs. Esther Sule-Okeugo, who manages the son.
She explained that the exhibition was an avenue for the public to see into the mind of an autistic person and appreciate the beauty that could be created.
World Autism Awareness Day celebrates eighth year in Calgary
On April 2, the Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) and Autism Calgary will be hosting the eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) through an online platform called Remo. Since 2014, WAAD has been celebrated downtown by the Olympic Plaza. Although the pandemic still restricts large gatherings, participants will be able to celebrate by registering for the event and blowing bubbles to show support and acceptance of the Autistic community in Calgary.
In an interview with the
Gauntlet, Tracy Mendoza, the event planner for WAAD, spoke about the significance of this event, and the support this event highlights for members of the Autistic community in Calgary.