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Disability is part of being human. An estimated 1.3 billion people – about 16% of the global population – currently experience significant disability. This number is increasing due in part to population ageing and an increase in the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases.
- 10 Facts on Disability
Health equity for persons with disabilities is a global...
- Assistive Technology
Assistive technology enables and promotes inclusion and...
- Hearing Loss
Deafness and hearing loss are widespread and found in every...
- Policy on Disability
Disability must now be ingrained across all programmatic...
- Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation addresses the impact of a health condition on...
- 10 Facts on Disability
Learn about Singapore's definition of disability, the different disability types, the prevalence of disability in Singapore and the Enabling Masterplan 2030.
t. e. Disability is the experience of any condition that makes it more difficult for a person to do certain activities or have equitable access within a given society. [1] Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors.
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- Factors Contributing to Health Inequities
- International Frameworks
- Achieving Health For All
- Who Response
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Disability is part of being human and is integral to the human experience. It results from the interaction between health conditions such as dementia, blindness or spinal cord injury, and a range of environmental and personal factors. An estimated 1.3 billion people – or 16% of the global population – experience a significant disability today. This...
Health inequities arise from unfair conditions faced by persons with disabilities. Structural factors:Persons with disabilities experience ableism, stigma and discrimination in all facets of life, which affects their physical and mental health. Laws and policies may deny them the right to make their own decisions and allow a range of harmful practi...
Countries have an obligation under international human rights law, and in some cases domestic laws, to address the health inequities faced by persons with disabilities. There are two important international frameworks which relate to health equity for persons with disabilities. The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities requires Stat...
Disability inclusion is critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and global health priorities to achieve health for all. Universal health coverage will not be achieved if persons with disabilities do not receive quality health services on an equal basis with others. Investing in universal health coverage for persons with disabilities...
WHO works to ensure persons with disabilities have equitable access to effective health services; are included in health emergencies preparedness and responses; and can access cross-sectoral public health interventions to achieve the highest attainable standard of health. Towards this goal, WHO: 1. guides and supports Member States on disability in...
Learn about the health inequities faced by persons with disabilities, the international frameworks to address them, and the WHO response. Find out how disability is part of being human and how to achieve health for all.
Disability Rights Ohio is a non-profit corporation with a mission to advocate for an equitable Ohio for people with disabilities. Since October 2012, Disability Rights Ohio has served as Ohio's Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and Client Assistance Program (CAP).
A skilled Ohio disability benefits attorney can guide you through this process and help you fight to get the benefits you’re owed. Is There a Time Limit for How Long a Person Can Stay on Disability?
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