June 14 is the Day for the Protection of the Rights of individuals with Disabilities

June 14 marks the Day of Protection of the Rights of individuals with Disabilities in Georgia. On this occasion, the Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, Tamar Kitiashvili visited the Vocational College "Spektri", and met with students with special educational needs and personally got acquainted with the educational programs and tools available. 

While visiting the college, Tamar Kitiashvili emphasized that the measures taken by vocational colleges to attract and involve people with special educational needs and disabilities to vocational education are particularly important.

Today, vocational education in Georgia is equally accessible to people with disabilities and special educational needs.

The Parliament of Georgia declared June 14, 2000, the Day of Protection of the Rights of individuals with Disabilities. The purpose of this day is to overcome the social isolation of people with disabilities, break down stereotypes and show their true potential.