Terms of Reference (TORs) for Recruitment of Experts in Braille and Rwandan Sign Language for Schools With Learners Having Visual and Hearing Impairments
Confidential
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
About UPHLS
The Umbrella of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS and for Health Promotion (UPHLS) is a national network of organizations of persons with disabilities, established on 21 September 2006 and registered with the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) under registration No. 048/NGO/2015.
Over the years, UPHLS has evolved from an initial focus on HIV/AIDS to a broader mandate encompassing health promotion, social inclusion, economic empowerment, and disability rights advocacy, in response to the evolving needs and priorities of the communities it serves.
Mission: To strengthen the capacity of organizations for persons with disabilities and stakeholders to promote the rights of Persons with Disabilities for inclusive services and participation.
Vision: An inclusive society where diverse persons with disabilities are empowered to enjoy wellbeing and dignity.
Background and Context
Inclusive education aims to ensure equitable access to quality education for all learners, including those with visual and hearing impairments. In line with national education priorities and global commitments to equity and inclusion, the Rwanda Education Board (REB) is committed to promoting inclusive education by strengthening policies, building teacher capacity, and supporting schools to implement the national curriculum in accessible and inclusive ways for learners with diverse needs.
To strengthen inclusive practices, qualified Braille Experts and Sign Language Experts will be engaged to provide professional support in selected inclusive schools enrolling learners with visual and hearing impairments. This support will contribute to the effective implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) by enabling teachers to use accessible instructional materials, adaptive communication methods, and inclusive assessment practices.
Education for learners with visual and hearing impairments must move beyond mere school attendance and social interaction to ensure meaningful learning outcomes and skill development.