Supporting disabled teachers’ right to teach: Implementing “reasonable accommodations” in practice for early childhood education student kaiako and kaiako with disabilities

Research confirms kaiako with disabilities promote diversity and inclusivity in ECE settings, yet face barriers limiting professional opportunities. This study surveyed ECE student kaiako and practising kaiako with disabilities about their preservice and inservice experiences. Analysis revealed accommodation types enabling success in initial teacher education and ECE settings. Findings emphasise providers’ and employers’ legislative responsibilities to provide reasonable accommodations removing barriers for kaiako with disabilities.