Fairness in Testing Disabled Children for Equal Educational Opportunities in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

Abstract

This paper reviewed the issue of fairness in testing disabled children for equal educational opportunities in Nigeria with a view to highlighting the challenges and the prospects/way out. The paper revealed that if education for all is to be achieved disabled children should be catered for on the basis of accommodation, facilities and treatments. International policies and conventions were reviewed regarding education and testing of children with disabilities. Challenges encountered in testing this category of students were revealed and recommendations offered among which are there should be adequate funding as contained in the National Education Policy under UBE Act.