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World Health Organization & The
World Bank
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Report - Easy Read:
http://www.who.int/disabilities/world_report/2011/report/en/index.html
World Report on
Disability
About
15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability, of whom 2-4%
experience significant difficulties in functioning. The global disability
prevalence is higher than previous WHO estimates, which date from the 1970s and
suggested a figure of around 10%. This global estimate for disability is on the
rise due to population ageing and the rapid spread of chronic diseases, as well
as improvements in the methodologies used to measure disability.
The
first ever WHO/World Bank World report on disability reviews evidence about the
situation of people with disabilities around the world. Following chapters on
understanding disability and measuring disability, the report contains
topic-specific chapters on health; rehabilitation; assistance and support;
enabling environments; education; and employment. Within each chapter, there is
a discussion of the barriers confronted, and case studies showing how countries
have succeeded in addressing these by promoting good practice. In its final
chapter, the report offers nine concrete recommendations for policy and
practice which if put in place could lead to real improvements in the lives of
people with disability.
Summary versions
The
summary of the report contains the main messages and recommendations. The
summary report is available in easy-to-read, audio, and screen reader compatible
formats. Braille versions (English, Spanish and French) can be ordered by
contacting mackenzier@who.int.
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chapters
Chapter 1:
Understanding disability
Chapter
2: Disability - a global picture
Chapter
3: General health care
Chapter
4: Rehabilitation
Chapter
5: Assistance and support
Chapter
6: Enabling environments
Chapter
7: Education
Chapter
8: Work and employment
Chapter
9: The way forward: recommendations