The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education

ISSN: 2820-7521

Volume 2, 2024 – Issue 1

Towards the inclusion of children with disabilities in Morocco

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14788396

Abstract

The present paper provides a comprehensive overview of the prevailing circumstances concerning the education of children with disabilities within the Moroccan context. It elucidates the existing legislative framework that governs disability and its intersection with education, as well as the concerted actions aimed at enhancing educational access for this demographic. Noteworthy recognition is accorded to the collaborative efforts of international entities and local civil society in bolstering the welfare of children with disabilities. Of paramount significance are the statistical insights furnished by the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Solidarity and the High Commission of Planning, which serve as pivotal instruments for comprehending the scholastic engagement of children with disabilities and identifying institutions engaged in data aggregation for potential future investigations.

Keywords: disabilities, inclusion, educational system, special education, mainstreaming, curriculum. 

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Arssi, A. (2024). Towards the inclusion of children with disabilities in Morocco. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(1), 87–105. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14788396

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Arssi, Abdelaziz. 2024. “Towards the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Morocco.” The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education 2 (1): 87–105. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14788396.

Arssi, Abdelaziz. “Towards the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Morocco.” The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, vol. 2, no. 1, Feb. 2024, pp. 87–105, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14788396.

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A. Arssi, “Towards the inclusion of children with disabilities in Morocco,” The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 87–105, Feb. 2024, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.14788396.

Arssi, A. (2024) ‘Towards the inclusion of children with disabilities in Morocco’, The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(1), pp. 87–105. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14788396.

Arssi A. Towards the inclusion of children with disabilities in Morocco. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education [Internet]. 2024 Feb 6;2(1):87–105. Available from: https://ijtie.com/v201/n41

Arssi, A. (2024). Towards the inclusion of children with disabilities in Morocco. The International Journal of Technology, Innovation, and Education, 2(1), 87–105. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14788396

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About the authors
  1. Abdelaziz Arssi, PhD in Education and MA in Business Communication, serves as an assistant professor at Mohammed V University in Rabat, specializing in Didactics within the Faculty of Education Sciences. He also worked as a lecturer at the Faculty of Arts of Fez (Deaf Education 2009-2012) and the Technical University of Fez (Business Communication 2013-2016). With 30 years of experience as an English teacher at the Ministry of Education, Dr. Arssi is also a Moroccan sign language expert, dedicating over 29 years to the Deaf community and NGOs across Morocco. He chaired the African Contact Group for Mental Health and Deafness from 2006 to 2016. Additionally, he contributed significantly to Deaf education, sign language training, and various USAID-funded projects, demonstrating his expertise in communication and inclusive education.

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