Section 10: Rights of Children with Disabilities in Uganda
10.Children with disabilities and children with special needs
(1)The parents of children with disabilities and children with special needs and the State shall take appropriate steps to see that those children are—
(a)assessed as early as possible as to the extent and nature of their disabilities and special needs;
(b)offered appropriate treatment; and
(c)afforded facilities for their rehabilitation and equal opportunities to education.
(2)A parent or guardian shall in liaison with a qualified medical practitioner be responsible for the identification of a child with disabilities or a child with special needs.
(3)In the event that a child is identified with any disability or special needs, such a child shall be afforded such facilities as are necessary to address his or her needs by the Government.
(4)A child with disabilities or a child with special needs shall have access to such education suitable to address their disabilities or special needs.
(5)A child shall not be discriminated against on account of their disability or special needs.
(6)Any person who contravenes this section commits an offence and is liable, on conviction, to a fine not exceeding one hundred fifty currency points or to imprisonment for a term of five years, or both.
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A child with a disability or special needs has the right to be assessed early to find out the extent of their needs, receive appropriate treatment, an...
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