Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis
This study presents a situation analysis of persons with disability in the Caribbean. It includes a compilation and analysis of national census data from 16 countries including data from both the 2000 and the 2010 census rounds. The study also assesses national laws, policies and programmes in the c...
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oai-11362-433062019-08-28T19:48:33Z Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis Jones, Francis Serieux-Lubin, Luanne PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD DERECHOS HUMANOS CENSOS ESTADISTICAS DE INCAPACIDADES ANALISIS DE DATOS LEYES Y REGLAMENTOS POLITICA SOCIAL ACCESIBILIDAD RECOMENDACIONES PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES HUMAN RIGHTS CENSUSES DISABILITY STATISTICS DATA ANALYSIS LAWS AND REGULATIONS SOCIAL POLICY ACCESSIBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS This study presents a situation analysis of persons with disability in the Caribbean. It includes a compilation and analysis of national census data from 16 countries including data from both the 2000 and the 2010 census rounds. The study also assesses national laws, policies and programmes in the context of relevant international treaties and agreements. The topics covered include health and rehabilitation, accessible buildings, transport, information and communications technology, education and labour market participation. In each of these areas, good practices, gaps, and priorities for action are identified and there are policy recommendations to support governments in further addressing the issue of disability. Abstract. -- Introduction. -- I. Disability in the Caribbean. -- II. Health, rehabilitation and social care services. -- III. Enabling environments. -- IV. Access to education. -- V. Economic activity and income protection. -- VI. Conclusions. -- Bibliography. 2018-02-23T14:50:50Z 2018-02-23T14:50:50Z 2018-01-31 Texto Documento Completo http://hdl.handle.net/11362/43306 LC/CAR/TS.2017/12 LC/TS.2017/151 en Studies and Perspectives Series – The Caribbean 64 .pdf application/pdf CARIBE CARIBBEAN REGION ECLAC, Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean |
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PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD DERECHOS HUMANOS CENSOS ESTADISTICAS DE INCAPACIDADES ANALISIS DE DATOS LEYES Y REGLAMENTOS POLITICA SOCIAL ACCESIBILIDAD RECOMENDACIONES PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES HUMAN RIGHTS CENSUSES DISABILITY STATISTICS DATA ANALYSIS LAWS AND REGULATIONS SOCIAL POLICY ACCESSIBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS |
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PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDAD DERECHOS HUMANOS CENSOS ESTADISTICAS DE INCAPACIDADES ANALISIS DE DATOS LEYES Y REGLAMENTOS POLITICA SOCIAL ACCESIBILIDAD RECOMENDACIONES PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES HUMAN RIGHTS CENSUSES DISABILITY STATISTICS DATA ANALYSIS LAWS AND REGULATIONS SOCIAL POLICY ACCESSIBILITY RECOMMENDATIONS Jones, Francis Serieux-Lubin, Luanne Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis |
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This study presents a situation analysis of persons with disability in the Caribbean. It includes a compilation and analysis of national census data from 16 countries including data from both the 2000 and the 2010 census rounds. The study also assesses national laws, policies and programmes in the context of relevant international treaties and agreements. The topics covered include health and rehabilitation, accessible buildings, transport, information and communications technology, education and labour market participation. In each of these areas, good practices, gaps, and priorities for action are identified and there are policy recommendations to support governments in further addressing the issue of disability. |
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Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis |
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Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis |
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Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis |
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Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis |
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Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis |
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disability, human rights and public policy in the caribbean: a situation analysis |
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