What is this document?
This document provides a guidance on the importance of consulting with children with disabilities. It provides practical suggestions for consulting with children and young people with disabilities in a variety of situations. It aims to equip individuals working on child rights with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with children with a variety of disabilities.
This document sets out tips and suggestions for the entire consultation process including: planning for the consultation, general considerations for consulting with children with disabilities, specific tips for communicating with children with different types of impairments, and some case study examples.
Who is this document for?
This document is a guide for Plan and partner staff on how to work with children to ensure that children with disabilities are consulted with and heard in Plan programmes. This could include:
• Field staff
• Researchers and consultants
• Community leaders and members
• Government officials
• Facilitators and trainers
• School teachers
• Plan National Office and Country Office staff
These guidelines can be used in all contexts including at a national policy level, in communities, during development projects and in humanitarian settings.