New milestone: INES has successfully completed its First Pilot Training on Disabilities and Inclusion in Higher Education!

Having place the past 30 October and themed "Understanding Disabilities and Inclusion in Higher Education," this marvelous event brought together local government representatives, NGO staff, teaching and administrative personnel, students, and trained speakers for a day filled with impactful insights and collaborative learning. This session, within the framework ANSWER project, was designed to equip us with essential skills to create a more inclusive environment for students with disabilities.

It must be highlighted that nearly 80 people attended the event, including 5 students with disabilities.

There were discussed the following key topics:

• Introduction to Disabilities in Society - Mr. William Niyonzima
   
• Inclusive Education and Accessibility - Mr. Eustache Munyaneza
   
• Mental Health and Invisible Disabilities - Mr. William Niyonzima
   
• Institutional Policies and Legal Framework on Disabilities - Mr. Eustache Munyaneza
   
• The Role of the Student Support Centre - Mr. Fabrice Nkurunziza

It shall be noted that in each of the presentations all participants had the possibility to intervene, enhancing group discussions and fostering a rich brainstorming.

From the ANSWER project we want to express our gratitude to our experienced speakers and participants for making possible this event on inclusion of people with disabilities in HEIs. 

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