PWD Campaign - Phase 4
A Reformed TVET System
Through Bhutan’s Accessibility Campaign, the BEST project has worked closely with 10 TVET institutes across Bhutan to introduce new programs and skills training that are industry and labour-market-relevant, and inclusive for youth with disabilities. Discover the inclusive and accessible changes the TVET institutions have made and visit their websites to learn more!
Institutional Improvements to Disability Inclusion
Technical Training Institute Chumey
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Accessibility focal person appointed
- Trained career counsellor
- Renovation of washroom facility
- Improved lighting around campus
- Revising teaching and learning materials to become more inclusive
- Individual accommodations (like extra time) available
College of Zorig Chusum
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Counselling room
- Peer Mentor program
- Open intake process
- Individual disability accommodations (like extra time) available
Jigme Wangchuck Power Training Institute
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Accessible toilet
- Tactile markers for navigation
- Adjustable chairs in labs
- Accessible signage
- Wider doorways and entrances
- Individual disability accommodations (like extra time) available
- Counselling and mental health support
- Financial support from institute for all trainees
Technical Training Institute Khuruthang
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Peer Mentor program
- Physical infrastructure changes
- Trained career counsellor
National Institute of Zorig Chusum
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Strategic plan to promote inclusion
- Open admission that does not restrict people with disabilities
- Individual disability accommodations (like extra time) available
- Advocacy support for trainees with disabilities
Technical Training Institute Rangjung
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Flexible teaching methods
- Clear signage on campus
- Student wellbeing supports
- Orientation programs that discuss disability inclusion
- Counselling room
- Adjustable chairs in classes/labs
- Peer Mentors
- Individual disability accommodations (like extra time) available
Rural Development Training Centre
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Orientation program for trainees with disabilities
- Individual disability accommodations (like extra time) available
- Accessible hostel facilities on ground floor
- Accessible toilet
- Counselling room
Royal Institute for Tourism and Hospitality
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Counselling room
- Installation of ramps, elevator and accessible toilet
- Individual disability accommodations (like extra time) available
- Harassment and discrimination training
Technical Training Institute Samthang
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Student wellbeing supports
- Counselling room
- New facilities with accessibility features
- Individual disability accommodations (like extra time) available
- More 1:1 support for trainees with disabilities
Technical Training Institute Thimphu
- Accessibility training for instructors
- Formation of Gender Equality Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) Committee
- Community Advocacy program
- Counselling room
- Accessible infrastructure set up
- Individual disability accommodations (like extra time) available
- Harassment and discrimination training