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Inclusive teaching and learning for children with visual impairments

This teachers’ guide identifies ways in which children with visual impairments (children who are blind and children with low vision) can be included in mainstream schools in sub-Saharan Africa.

Read the guide in French (pdf)

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Sightsavers and disability rights

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News / Disability and inclusion /

Abdulai has been recognised at this year’s Presidential National Best Teachers Awards in Sierra Leone for his work to make education systems more inclusive of children with disabilities.

October 2025

Abubakarr stands in front of an ornate wooden door.

Stories / Disability and inclusion /

From begging on the streets of Sierra Leone to attending an inclusive school, Abubakarr is now realising his full potential and on the path to a bright future.

Blogs / Disability and inclusion /

Following the Global Disability Summit, Sightsavers and the Global Partnership for Education share how world leaders can achieve quality schooling for children with disabilities.

Sightsavers, May 2025

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