Disability results from the interaction between individuals with a health condition, such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and depression, with personal and environmental factors including negative attitudes, inaccessible transportation and public buildings, and limited social support.
Disability refers to the interaction between individuals with a health condition, such as cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment or depression, and personal and environmental factors, such as negative attitudes and stigma, inaccessible transportation and public buildings, or reduced access to social supports. People with disability are a very diverse population encompassing a wide variety of ...
Disability is an outcome of an interaction between health conditions (such as cerebral palsy, depression or lung disease), and environmental factors (such as inaccessible transportation, limited social support or air pollution).
The Guide for Action supports countries in addressing the 10 strategic entry points for disability inclusion, considering local context and priorities. It aims to help ministries of health and other national stakeholders identify and overcome barriers to access health services, while taking a gender-transformative and intersectional approach.
The Conversation: ‘They treat you like a person, they ask you what you want’: what NDIS participants value in support workers
‘They treat you like a person, they ask you what you want’: what NDIS participants value in support workers
Disability is a major public health issue in the Western Pacific Region, with more than 15% of the population experiencing long-term, significant disability. The prevalence of disability has increased significantly over the past 10 years as more people age with chronic health conditions. Communicable diseases and injuries, such as from road traffic accidents, also contribute to the prevalence ...