ISaR Projekt

Here in the Netherlands we have a lot of programs, initiated by our government, to encourage more young people to specialize in maths and science. These programs are successful; and the numbers
of sighted students at all levels that choose these disciplines are rising. This is important for our economy and it offers students well paid career opportunities.

Over the past decade, I have discussed the question of how to promote equal opportunities in maths and science for children who are blind with many people from all over the world. Although there are a lot of differences in the specific situation of each country, the broad challenges that we face in secondary education in The Netherlands in maths and science teaching to children who are blind are encountered everywhere. I have often heard it said that it is impossible for blind students to participate in maths lessons on equal terms in a class of sighted students. This is clearly not so, and it is high time for those people who have the expertise in teaching these subjects to learners with VI to join forces and share information through international cooperation.

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