Seeds to Inclusion: What We Know and Don't Know About Disability Policy

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Date issued
Dec 2024
Subject
Disability Policy;
Person with Disability;
Diversity and Inclusion;
Health;
Educational Institution;
Education;
Children;
Population Aging;
Labor Force;
Labor Market;
Social Protection
JEL code
I21 - Analysis of Education;
I24 - Education and Inequality;
I28 - Government Policy;
J14 - Economics of the Elderly • Economics of the Handicapped • Non-Labor Market Discrimination;
J71 - Discrimination;
J78 - Public Policy;
E60 - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook: General;
H20 - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue: General;
H55 - Social Security and Public Pensions
Category
Annual Reports
Approximately one in seven people in Latin America and the Caribbean live with a disability, yet barriers and needs are often overlooked, and policies intended to foster inclusion remain understudied. This report examines the effectiveness of disability inclusion policies across education, health, labor markets, and social protection. A closer look at the realities for people with disabilities in the region reveals a much more nuanced picture of the magnitude of gaps, quality of services, and distinct challenges compared to those without disabilities. By highlighting evidence-based interventions, this volume seeks to encourage policy approaches that foster inclusion and improve the quality of life of millions living with disabilities.
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