Call for inclusive exam system for persons with disabilities

Speakers at a consultation have called for a disability-friendly examination system, urging authorities to remove discrimination and barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from competing equally in educational and employment examinations.

They made the call at a consultation titled ‘Breaking Barriers in Examinations: A Consultation on Examination Uniformity for Persons with Disabilities’ at Tofazzel Hossain Hall of the National Press Club.

The event was organised by the Disabled Welfare Society (DWS), with support from Sightsavers International. Citing Social Services Department statistics, a press release issued on Saturday said around 46 lakh people in the country were living with disabilities.