Review of the present situation of special education

Abstract

This review of special education worldwide is based on questionnaire replies of appropriate ministries in 58 United Nations member states, including Barbados, during 1986-87. The first part of the review consists of a summary and analysis of data collected concerning such aspects of special education as policy, legislation, administration and organization, special education provision, training, finance, research, and development. Issues are identified in the areas of legislation, access to education, integration, parental involvement, information exchange, and the language of handicap. National summaries are provided for the 58 countries