06/06/2025
Inclusion matters because every child deserves the opportunity to succeed — even if the path they need looks different from others. When a child struggles with reading due to a learning disability, inclusion means meeting them where they are: offering tools like audiobooks, visual aids, or individualized support so they can learn and grow alongside their peers. Rather than labeling them as ‘Bobo’ or incapable, we should be asking: what support have we yet to provide?
This is why an IEP — an Individualized Education Program — is essential for children with special needs. It ensures they’re not left behind, but are equipped with the support they need to thrive in their own time and way.
It’s disheartening when I hear this — especially from educators — saying things like, ‘Dili na sya dapat papasaron kay dili mana kabalo mo basa.' without first asking if the child ever received the accommodations they needed. Because behind that question might be a child who wasn’t given a fair chance, but was already judged before they were truly supported