Like every child, children with visual impairments have the right to access education and become fully independent individuals. However, vision is one of the most essential senses to access information. Therefore, children with visual impairments face significant challenges in accessing information and participate into educational activities. This…

Epictetus was born in about the year 55 AD, in the Roman province of Phyrgia in what people now call central Turkey. A slave at birth and a limp due to his master's punishment, Epictetus did not stymie his interest in seeking a balanced perspective on life. He became one of the leading stoics of his age. He taught a variety of proteges, including…

Describes the present status of early childhood education in Turkey, contrasting the provision of government-supported preschools and increased formal educational opportunities in urban areas with the lack of preschool education in rural areas. The important role of primary teachers in rural villages is also discussed, as well as new government…

The International Child Development Initiatives (ICDI) promotes the wellbeing of children growing up in difficult circumstances. ICDI works to improve policies and practices affecting these children by doing research and training. ICDI believes in the power of children and young people, supporting their rights and addressing the underlying causes…