Disability inquiry hears of student who took knife to school to protect himself

The disability royal commission in Townsville has been told while there are amazing teachers many don't want children with disabilities in their classrooms.

The mother told the disability royal commission public hearings all five of her children struggled with bullying from both students and teachers. Source: Getty Images

A mother of five children with disabilities says her oldest son was so terrified of bullies, he took a knife to school to protect himself.

The woman, who is a special education teacher with a masters in her field, told the disability royal commission public hearings all five of her children struggled with bullying from both students and teachers.

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