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“When I grew up in Tanzania, I went to school with kids who were blind and deaf, and we were all in one class. There wasn't a different class or teacher for them, so they didn't learn anything. I'm hoping to organize a school to train teachers to help children with disabilities. It's my future…” quote by Herieth Paul
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“When I grew up in Tanzania, I went to school with kids who were blind and deaf, and we were all in one class. There wasn't a different class or teacher for them, so they didn't learn anything. I'm hoping to organize a school to train teachers to help children with disabilities. It's my future goal. I want to move back to Tanzania and do that eventually.”

Herieth Paul

About This Quote

Source Interview: Disability Advocacy Forum, 2022

He reflects on inclusive schooling in Tanzania and aims to create a teacher training program for children with disabilities.

In simple terms: He wants to build inclusive education for disabled children.

Key Takeaway

Develop teacher training for inclusive classrooms.

Themes

education inclusion disability rights future planning social impact

Mood

hopeful determined empathetic

Type

inspirational social

When to use this quote

  • school establishment
  • teacher workshops
  • policy advocacy
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

policy community development capacity building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resources are needed to start the school?
  • How can community support be mobilized?
A Different Perspective

Funding and systemic barriers may impede implementation.

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