令人不安的現實：法國許多身心障礙兒童無法接受教育

人才綠洲位於南特附近的自然保護區，為被傳統教育體系排除的殘疾兒童提供了一個避風港。該中心由一名神經受損兒童的母親創立，提供專門的研討會和治療課程，促進社交、智力刺激，並為不堪重負的父母提供急需的喘息機會。然而，該中心強調了法國殘疾兒童面臨的持續挑戰，因為數千人無法獲得適當的學校教育和支持。

Children with Disabilities Often Left Behind in France,

法國的殘障兒童經常被拋在後面，

By Agence France-Presse

法新社報道

In the verdant countryside near the western French city of Nantes, lies an "oasis" for children with disabilities who have been excluded from traditional schooling.

在法國西部城市南特附近的青翠鄉村，有一片被排除在傳統學校教育之外的殘疾兒童的「綠洲」。

The Oasis des Talents, founded by Tiphaine de Saint-Vincent, provides a sanctuary of tranquility amidst idyllic surroundings for these children, offering specialized educational workshops, sports activities, and therapeutic play sessions.

由 Tiphaine de Saint-Vincent 創建的 Oasis des Talents 為這些孩子們提供了田園詩般的環境中的寧靜庇護所，提供專門的教育研討會、體育活動和治療性遊戲課程。

Saint-Vincent's journey began with her son, Malo, who suffers from a neurological disorder. After struggling in mainstream education, he was forced to leave school in the fifth year of kindergarten due to learning difficulties.

聖文森特的旅程始於她患有神經系統疾病的兒子馬洛。在主流教育中掙扎後，他在幼兒園五年級時因學習困難而被迫退學。

Despite being on waiting lists for specialized classes or an Institute for Medical Education (IME), Malo now attends the Oasis des Talents alongside around 15 other children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities.

儘管馬洛在特殊課程或醫學教育學院 (IME) 的候補名單上，但他現在與其他約 15 名智力障礙兒童和青少年一起參加人才綠洲計畫。

"After kindergarten, these children are told, 'Go home, because there's no place for you here.' They understand that they are excluded," said Saint-Vincent, 36. "At this age, they need others or they regress."

“幼兒園結束後，這些孩子被告知，’回家吧，因為這裡沒有你的地方。’”他們明白自己被排除在外，」36 歲的聖文森特說。“在這個年紀，他們需要別人，否則就會退步。

Breaking Barriers through Play and Interaction

透過遊戲和互動打破障礙

Delphine Maire, one of the companions at the Oasis, witnessed firsthand the transformation of Soumaya, a 7-year-old girl with severe autism. Initially, Soumaya would spend her therapy sessions sitting alone, always in the same corner, holding the same toy. Today, she ventures outside her comfort zone, explores, and interacts with others.

綠洲的同伴之一德爾菲娜·梅爾（Delphine Maire）親眼目睹了患有嚴重自閉症的 7 歲女孩索瑪亞（Soumaya）的轉變。最初，索瑪亞會獨自坐在同一個角落，拿著同一個玩具進行治療。如今，她走出自己的舒適區，探索並與他人互動。

"At her own pace, she is taking risks," Maire explained.

「按照她自己的節奏，她正在冒險，」梅爾解釋道。

A Staggering Number of Excluded Children

被排除在外的兒童數量驚人

The situation faced by children like Malo and Soumaya is far from isolated. According to a study by Unapei, one of France's leading associations in the field of intellectual disability, thousands of children with disabilities are denied access to suitable education.

像馬洛和蘇瑪亞這樣的孩子所面臨的情況絕非孤立。法國智力障礙領域領先協會之一Unapei 的一項研究表明，數以千計的殘疾兒童無法獲得適當的教育。

Of the 2,103 children included in the study, 23% received "no hours of schooling" per week, while 28% had between 0 and 6 hours, 22% between 6 and 12 hours, and only 27% benefited from more than 12 hours of weekly instruction.

在參與研究的2,103 名兒童中，23% 的兒童每週“沒有上學時間”，而28% 的兒童上學時間在0 到6 小時之間，22% 的兒童上學時間在6 到12 小時之間，只有27% 的孩子從超過12 小時的上學時間中受益。

Respite for Parents

為父母提供喘息機會

Beyond providing educational opportunities, the Oasis des Talents also offers a lifeline for parents, who often face the dual challenges of caring for a child with disabilities and navigating a complex system.

除了提供教育機會外，人才綠洲還為父母提供了生命線，他們經常面臨照顧殘疾兒童和應對複雜系統的雙重挑戰。

Afef Letaief, mother of 13-year-old Hamza, who has severe Asperger's syndrome, drops him off at a secondary school each day for two hours of classes. However, the lack of adequate support staff has left him with no other educational opportunities.

阿菲夫·萊泰夫 (Afef Letaief) 是 13 歲哈姆扎 (Hamza) 的母親，患有嚴重的亞斯伯格症，每天送他去一所中學上兩個小時的課。然而，由於缺乏足夠的支援人員，他沒有其他教育機會。

"I devote myself to my son 100%," said Letaief, 41.

「我 100% 奉獻給我的兒子，」41 歲的萊塔耶夫說。

Former English teacher Saint-Vincent also gave up her career to dedicate herself full-time to her son and the Oasis des Talents, which receives no government funding and relies solely on private donations.

前英語教師聖文森特也放棄了自己的職業生涯，全心投入兒子和人才綠洲計畫中，該計畫沒有政府資助，完全依靠私人捐贈。

Government Shortcomings

政府的缺點

While the French government has reported an increase in the number of children with disabilities admitted to school, Saint-Vincent and other organizations criticize the "deficiencies" in the system.

雖然法國政府報告​​殘疾兒童入學人數增加，但聖文森特和其他組織批評該系統的「缺陷」。

"Children need stability: workshops, friends, a park—it's essential," said Saint-Vincent.

「孩子們需要穩定：工作坊、朋友、公園——這些都是必不可少的，」聖文森特說。

A Call for Recognition and Support

呼籲認可和支持

Children with disabilities deserve to be recognized and supported as equal members of society. They should have access to the educational opportunities and social experiences that will allow them to reach their full potential.

身心障礙兒童作為社會的平等成員應得到承認和支持。他們應該獲得教育機會和社會經驗，使他們能夠充分發揮潛力。

The Oasis des Talents stands as a beacon of hope, demonstrating the transformative power of a caring and supportive environment. It should be a model for inclusive education and a reminder that all children are entitled to a fulfilling life.

人才綠洲就像一座希望的燈塔，展現了關懷和支持環境的改變力量。它應該成為全納教育的典範，並提醒所有兒童都有權利過上充實的生活。