Disability at a Glance 2019

Disability at a Glance 2019

Investing in Accessibility in Asia and the Pacific - Strategic Approaches to Achieving Disability-inclusive Sustainable Development

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Persons with disabilities face numerous barriers that restrict their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. This publication illustrates the need for increased investment in accessibility and lays out foundational concepts and terminologies related to disability and accessibility, provides an understanding of the key areas in which to invest in order to promote accessibility, and examines the drivers for governments and other stakeholders to invest in accessibility. It also analyzes the status of disability-inclusive development and accessibility investment across the region, and presents case studies and good practices of investing in accessibility.

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Agency/Department
UN/Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Print ISBN
9789211208016
PDF ISBN
9789210046855
PDF Publication Date
Page Count
143
Print Sales Number
20.II.F.5
Series Title
Disability at a Glance

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