Persons with Disability
True or False
Persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
True
What is Special Education?
The educational provision for children whose functioning levels deviate from the established norm, to the extent that specially designed educational programs are necessary to facilitate or foster optimum learning
In what year was the Special Education Policy drafted in Jamaica?
2017-2018
True or False
The goal of Jamaica's special education policy is to increase educational opportunities and equality for students with disabilities and other exceptionalities
TRUE
The Special Education policy does not allow for inclusive learning or Early Identification and Intervention. True or False
False
This program in Jamaica provides additional caregivers to help students with special needs remain in their community schools.
Caregiver support program
This unit, established in 1989, is responsible for supervising special education programs throughout Jamaica.
Special Education Unit of the Ministry of Education
This Act complements the Special Education Policy and safeguards the rights of persons with disabilities in Jamaica.
The Disabilities Act
One of the two main goals of Jamaica's Special Education Policy is promoting this type of education where possible.
Inclusive education
According to the policy, schools must provide these to students with disabilities to support their learning.
Reasonable Accommodations
The term used to describe removing societal barriers that restrict life for people with disabilities.
Accessibility or barrier removal
The Special Education Policy in Jamaica aims to provide educational services for children whose levels of functioning ________ from the norm.
"Deviate"
The policy seeks to track the development of children with special needs starting from this stage.
Birth
This Jamaican government agency is primarily responsible for advocating for disability rights and enforcing related policies.
Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD)
In Jamaica, students with mild to moderate cognitive disabilities are often taught in these attached to regular primary schools.
Special Education Units
The policy supports this role involving aides who assist students with special needs in community and mainstream schools.
Shadow caregivers or classroom aides