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As the Government prepares to present its first national budget since taking office in April, advocates are urging the inclusion of measures to support children with special needs, migrant children without legal status, and vulnerable youth.
Speaking to Guardian Media, founder of Support Autism T&T, Dr Radica Mahase, said she hopes the new budget will prioritise investment in special needs education.
“Every child deserves an equal opportunity to learn and grow, and for students with special needs, this often requires tailored support,” she said. Mahase called for “more specialised teachers, accessible facilities and resources” to help students reach their potential, adding that such measures should be viewed “not as an expense but as an investment in our future.” She said long-term benefits “will be profound for students, for families and for the nation.”
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