Abstract

The purpose of the Code of Practice for Education and Training (the Code), is to

ensure that there is clear understanding of the rights, privileges, and provisions to

access educational, vocational and training opportunities for learners with

disabilities. The Disabilities Act of 2014, and The National Policy for Persons with

Code of Practice for Education and Training

Introduction

Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities

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Disabilities (2000) have been developed to focus specifically on concerns for

education and training for persons with disabilities. These legal documents are

supported chiefly by the United Nations Conventions on the Rights for Persons

with Disabilities (CRPD, 2006) and the United Nations Conventions on the Rights

of Children (CRC, 1989). Jamaica, along with several countries across the world

are members of the United Nations (UN). The Conventions are international

treaties. These treaties are agreements signed by UN member-countries. The

Code is written to guide the day-to-day treatment and understanding of the rights

of persons with disabilities, as recommended by The National Policy for Persons

with Disabilities and The Disabilities Act. In addition to the international UN

treaties, the Code is linked to parts of The Education Act (1975), The Education

Regulations (1980), the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (2011), The

Child Care and Protection Act (2005), and other policies related to the protection

and preservation of the rights, as well as care and treatment of persons with

disabilities.