Situation Analysis of Children with Disabilities for the Development of an Inclusive Society in the

Highlights

This report provides a situation analysis of children with disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. A holistic overview of the state of children with disabilities in Kazakhstan was constructed using a mixed-methods approach involving primary document review, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews with teachers, parents of children with and without disabilities, children with and without disabilities, representatives of government institutions, and specialists working in non-governmental organisations. Analysis of primary and secondary data has revealed that the past two decades have been characterised by significant reform in the normative, legislative, and regulatory frameworks that address the rights of children with disabilities. These improvements reflect Kazakhstan’s continued prioritisation of the protection and social inclusion of children with disabilities.