Inclusive education

The legal basis of inclusive education in Kazakhstan is United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted in resolution 44/95 of 11/20/1989 and ratified in the Republic of Kazakhstan in 1994. All participating states recognize that a mentally or physically disabled child should lead a full and dignified life, in conditions that ensure his dignity, promote his self-confidence and facilitate his active participation in society. In recognition of the special needs of a child with special educational needs, assistance is provided, if possible, free of charge, taking into account the financial resources of parents or other persons providing care for the child, and is aimed at providing such a child with effective access to services in the field of medical care, restoration of health, preparation for work and access to services.

On December 20, 1993, the UN General Assembly adopted the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities, which in Kazakhstan is used as a methodological basis for the development of a regulatory framework for inclusive education. According to these Rules, states should recognize the principle of equal opportunities in primary, secondary and higher education for children, youth and adults with disabilities, as well as ensure that the education of persons with disabilities is an integral part of the general education system. 

The Dakar Framework for Action: Education for All (Dakar, Senegal, 26-28.04.2000) was approved at the World Education Forum on creating a safe, healthy, inclusive learning environment favorable for successful learning and achieving clearly defined levels of academic achievement for all, with equitable provision of resources. 

The university has more than 30 educational programs, according to which students have the opportunity to study by distance technology, in cases of their transfer for health reasons. 

In 2015, the regulation on psychological and pedagogical support of inclusive education was approved (R.13.01/2015), which is aimed at assisting in the assimilation of educational material by mentors at departments. 

The university has a psychological office in the academic building No. 2, whose activities are aimed at supporting students with special educational needs.

Also, students can get advice on helplines in a round-the-clock format. 

A commission has been established with the Vice-rector for Social Affairs and Educational Work on the consideration of cases of students with special needs to provide discounts for tuition in the amount of 25 to 100% or award a grant from the rector. 

The list of educational programs for which distance learning technology is used