Parents Express Strong Satisfaction with Services at the Support Centre for Children with Disabilities

Ms. L. Munkhzul, State Secretary of the Ministry of Family Labour and Social Protection, together with relevant officials, visited the operations of the “Eeltei Yertönts” NGO’s Support Centre for Children with Disabilities.

According to 2024 data, Mongolia has a total of 14,609 children with disabilities. Many of these children are of school or kindergarten age but are unable to access regular education services due to their disabilities, while others who attend school still require rehabilitation, specialized care, and support services.

To address these needs, the Ministry of Family Labour and Social Protection, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, approved the Regulation on Support Centres for Assisting the Education of Persons with Disabilities in February of this year.

Currently, 12 support centres for children with disabilities are operating nationwide, providing educational, health, and developmental support services. As a result, parents of children with disabilities are now able to engage in employment, while their children receive multidisciplinary professional support that contributes to their overall development.

The centre visited currently serves 75 children with disabilities. Parent representatives expressed their high satisfaction with the centre's services.

The State Secretary emphasized the importance of promptly organizing the selection process for institutions that will operate in 2026, ensuring timely funding, and jointly implementing capacity-building training and discussions.