Always included: Uninterpreted education for children with disabilities before, during, and after a crisis

Globally, some 72 million children are out of school due to emergencies and protracted crises. Of these, at least 17% are children with disabilities.1 Yet, education in a crisis context can be a lifeline for children, providing psychosocial support, access to school feeding and health programmes, and a much-needed safe space where they can interact with peers and maintain the routine of learning