China to expand education support for people with disabilities in Xizang
- Chris McMillan
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China Daily
20th AUGUST 2026
China to expand education support for people with disabilities in Xizang
China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF) said on Wednesday that greater efforts will be made through the country's paired-up assistance program to support the development of education for children and young people with disabilities in Xizang and other Tibetan-inhabited areas over the next five years.
A circular issued at a work conference held by the CDPF said the federation will support Xizang autonomous region and Tibetan-inhabited areas in provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu and Qinghai in improving access to compulsory education for children with disabilities and developing senior high school education during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
Measures will also be taken to expand the access to vocational and higher education for relevant groups, it said.
Over the past five years, Xizang has steadily improved educational opportunities for people with disabilities, according to data released at the conference. The region's seven special education schools provide regular access to education for students with disabilities, with 1,037 students currently enrolled.
A total of 3,621 children with disabilities attend regular schools alongside other students, while 2,570 receive home-based or other tailored educational services. The enrollment rate for children with disabilities in compulsory education has stayed at around 97 percent, according to the data.
Students with disabilities pursuing higher education are also eligible for various forms of financial assistance.
According to the CDPF, during the 2026-30 period, the federation and its local branches will support Xizang and Tibetan-inhabited areas in providing basic rehabilitation services to people with disabilities who need them, as well as rehabilitation assistance for children with disabilities.
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