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Research Papers

Disability in low-income countries: Issues and implications

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Pages 1170-1180 | Published online: 21 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

This article reports on a study conducted for the CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY by THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION at the University of Toronto. We critically examined the broad literature in the area of disability and development and in this article we identify the key issues which emerged.

Most of the data were collected from existing literature in the academic and practice settings and from the publications of key NGOs and governments.

We first, examine disability in the context of low-income countries, and then discuss key critical issues: disability and poverty, disability and health, disability and education, disability and gender, disability and children/youth, disability and conflict/natural disasters and disability and human rights. In all these areas we find reports of discrimination, stigmatisation and marginalisation.

We conclude that, as we address issues of multi-cultural disability services in developed countries, it is important to bear in mind the various issues that many people with disabilities and their families bring with them as the result of immigrating from a developing country. Although we address these issues within our own countries, we must bear in mind the changes that are occurring due to globalisation.

Notes

Notes

1. In this article, countries previously referred to as developing countries will be referred to as the Global South unless in a specific quote.

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