Burkina Faso’s Inclusive Education Model: Empowering Teachers with Disabilities and Promoting Equality in Learning

A model for inclusive education has been set in Burkina Faso, where teachers with disabilities are gaining essential digital skills and playing a key role in creating an equitable learning environment. This aligns with the principles of the Recommendation on OER, which emphasizes equal access to quality educational materials for all learners. The progress made in Burkina Faso serves as a shining example of what can be achieved when we prioritize inclusivity in education.

During discussions, participants unanimously agreed that training on accessible content production should be extended to all teachers. Anecdotal evidence suggests that these efforts have had a positive impact on visually impaired students, as they now have real-time access to the same textbooks as their sighted peers. This highlights the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for all students.

In addition to this progress, significant accomplishments have been made in fostering innovation and advancing educational accessibility. These include the development of Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Guidelines, advocacy materials, and multilingual learning resources, which have enriched the global repository of educational materials.