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Blind, partially sighted learners must be treated equally – BlindSA
Shortage of assistive devices is another major challenge, CEO tells basic education sector lekgotla
27 February 2025 – 17:20
Koena Mashale Journalist
BlindSA CEO Jace Nair
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BlindSA CEO Jace Nair has criticized South Africa’s education system for isolating visually impaired learners, arguing it limits their opportunities and excludes them from mainstream society.
Speaking at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, he called for urgent reforms to ensure equitable access to quality education for blind and partially sighted learners.
“White Paper 6 for blind and partially sighted learners is special education. That is how the department has recognised inclusive education. They’re are then not integrated in their own communities. They become socially isolated. The only time they get home is during school holidays. So the only friends they have are at school,” said Nair.
One of the [...]