Why is Special Education Day celebrated

Every August 9 is celebrated in Argentina , the Day of Special Education ; a date destined to commemorate this modality of the Educational System that aims to ensure the right to education of people with disabilities and special educational needs at all levels. Above all, this anniversary is intended to celebrate all the teachers who dedicate their work to this special segment of the Argentine population.

Below we will tell you how this date came about and why it is celebrated and its importance.

How was the Special Education Day born

Special Education Day is celebrated in commemoration of the creation date of the Technical Branch of Special Education, which is currently a modality, according to the Education Law.

This modality was established and decreed in the National Education Law of 2006, which proposes to ensure the right to education at all levels and modalities of people who suffer from some type of disability or need, whether temporary or permanent. . With this, they are guaranteed all the accommodations and services they need in special and common schools from early childhood to adulthood.

Special Education Day is an important date because it allows and promotes the school inclusion of all people with disabilities so that they can access a free education and under the necessary conditions.