Education for children with disabilities: a statistical aspect

Abstract

The aim of this work is the analysis of the development of the education system for children with disabilities in Russia in recent years. The work is based on the analysis implemented in the country programme documents for persons with disabilities, the data of statistical observation in the sphere of education and situation of children with disabilities – to assess the situation in the field of accessibility of educational services for children with disabilities, the author used the data of official statistical reporting, as well as representative surveys conducted by the Rosstat (Federal State Statistics Service). The study allows to conclude that, despite the implementation of the principle of inclusive education and measures of availability of education for children with disabilities, some children with disabilities remain excluded from the education system, primarily due to their condition. There remains a need in educational services so-called correctional institutions. The reform of the education system for children with disabilities requires consideration of the needs of persons with different disabilities. The actual problem is getting the professional education for children with disabilities. There is the extremely small number of institutions that provide the opportunity for the persons with severe disabilities to receive higher education.