26/02/2026
Dialogue meeting with the Ministry of Higher & Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development on Disability Inclusion in Higher Education in Zimbabwe.
Deaf Zimbabwe Trust, in collaboration with various educational stakeholders including Belvedere Teachers College, Morgan Zintec, and MOPSE, organized a policy dialogue on disability inclusion in higher education at the Deaf Zimbabwe Trust Office. The meeting brought together government representatives and institutional leaders, creating a platform for critical dialogue on why participation rates for learners with disabilities significantly reduce at the higher education level compared to primary school.
During the discussions, it was highlighted that "true inclusion must also address communication access, especially for deaf learners," rather than just focusing on physical accessibility like ramps. Participants noted that "the number of learners with disability... reduces in higher education level as compared to primary school level" due to poor transition support and a lack of teacher preparedness. This information is essential for informing targeted advocacy, such as the proposed "mass training programs for inclusive education specialists" and the establishment of Sign Language and Inclusion hubs.
Deaf Zimbabwe Trust remains committed to working with stakeholders to remove barriers, noting that it is every child's right "to be taught by trained teachers who understand inclusive education" and to receive reasonable accommodation.
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Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Teachers College Morgan Zintec College-Harare Education Coalition of Zimbabwe - ecozi
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