Inclusion in Trinidad and Tobago: A dream in progress

Abstract

The issue of inclusion of persons with disabilities in the educational and employment sectors has been the subject of significant debate. As a result, this paper seeks to offer an overview of this issue in terms of current literature, relevance, and policy in the country of Trinidad and Tobago. The contributing authors for this critical issue focus on the state of inclusion in Trinidad and Tobago with regard to both the education and employment of persons with disabilities, exploring the international mandates, national legislation, and national policies surrounding the issue.