This Situation of Children with Disabilities Study was commissioned by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). UNICEF gratefully recognises the work of Consultant Dr. Roy Young, as well as the contribution from all the participants who contributed their time and knowledge. Special thanks go to BCVI, Care Belize, NaRCIE, Ministry of Education and to all who willingly participated in the focus groups throughout all six districts. Without their invaluable cooperation, this research might not have been possible. For their guidance and support in this critical research, many thanks go out to the UNICEF team headed by the Country Representative, Christine Norton, and the technical advisors, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Paulette Wade , ECD/Education Officer, Denise Robateau and publication, Communication officer , Anna D. Hoare.
Published by Fer de Lance Productions for: United Nations Children’s Fund, Belize #1 Coney Drive, Gordon House 3rd Floor P.O. Box 2672 Belize City Belize, Central America Photography by: Anna D. Hoare, Francisco Cuellar, Dr. Roy Young Printed and bound in Belize © June 2013 | The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Belize
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