Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for Children with Disabilities

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to implement the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for Children with Disabilities Activity in India. The goal of this activity is to provide age and developmentally appropriate programming to support the acquisition of foundational skills by learners with disabilities in preschools and primary schools. The activity will achieve this goal through a combination of three components: strengthening the quality and capacity of the government service delivery system, raising family and community awareness, and strengthening coordination among line ministries and relevant government departments. • The activity will provide technical assistance to the government to develop and implement disability-inclusive education policies and programs. • The activity will support the development of accessible and inclusive educational materials and resources for learners with disabilities. • The activity will provide training and capacity-building for teachers and other education stakeholders to support the inclusion of learners with disabilities in mainstream schools. • The activity will support the establishment of a gender-inclusive fund to promote girls' education and address the specific needs of girls with disabilities. • The activity will promote coordination and collaboration among government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to support the inclusion of learners with disabilities in education.