3.2 CHOICE IN EDUCATION
3.2.1 People who are blind should have the right to exercise educational choices on a non-discriminatory basis.
(UNCRPD Article 28 - Adequate standard of living and social protection)
3.2.2 The educational choices of people who are blind should not be limited by discriminatory assumptions or restrictions on available blindness support services. Such choice should not be limited by geographic location, choice of educational institution or course delivery mode, for example government or non-government setting, specialist or mainstream facility.
3.2.3 The educational opportunities available to people who are blind should not be restricted by: discriminatory assumptions, stereotypes about blindness and its implications for a person's academic success and personal safety or well-being. People who are blind have the same rights as others to attempt courses of study. They have the right to experience the full range of learning opportunities and extra-curricular activities and to succeed or fail according to their personal ability.
3.2.4 The option of education in a specialist blindness school should be available to those students for whom this option is considered appropriate and where such special schools exist. The appropriateness of education in a special school setting should be determined by an informed decision made by the student and/or parents.
(UNCRPD Article 24 – Education)