Access To Health Care For Persons With Intellectual Disabilities
“Access to Health Care for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Ghana” by Inclusion Ghana highlights the significant barriers faced by individuals with intellectual disabilities in accessing healthcare services. The report identifies key issues such as lack of awareness among healthcare providers, inadequate training, and societal stigma. It offers recommendations to improve healthcare access, including specialized training for healthcare workers, policy changes, and community awareness programs. The document aims to ensure that persons with intellectual disabilities receive the necessary care and support to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Baseline Report on Stigma and Discrimination on Persons with Intellectual Disabilities And Their Families
The “Baseline Report on Stigma and Discrimination on Persons with Intellectual Disabilities” by Inclusion Ghana examines the stigmatization and discrimination against individuals with intellectual disabilities in Ghana. The report provides detailed findings from surveys and interviews with various stakeholders, including parents, community leaders, and specialists. It identifies key areas where discrimination occurs, such as education, healthcare, and employment, and offers recommendations for addressing these issues to promote greater inclusion and support for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Baseline Report on Stigma and Discrimination on Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
The “Baseline Report on Stigma and Discrimination on Persons with Intellectual Disabilities” by Inclusion Ghana examines the stigmatization and discrimination against individuals with intellectual disabilities in Ghana. The report provides detailed findings from surveys and interviews with various stakeholders, including parents, community leaders, and specialists. It identifies key areas where discrimination occurs, such as education, healthcare, and employment, and offers recommendations for addressing these issues to promote greater inclusion and support for persons with intellectual disabilities.
LNPWDB in the African Disability Protocol: Mapping the Issues and Reviewing the Evidence in Selected Countries in Africa
LNPWDB in the African Disability Protocol evaluates the awareness, impact, and barriers to the ratification of the African Disability Protocol, which aims to enhance the rights and protections for persons with disabilities across the continent. It encompasses an extensive review of the Protocol’s alignment with existing human rights frameworks, identifies key issues affecting persons with disabilities, and proposes strategies for improving ratification and implementation. The research, supported by Inclusion Africa, draws on data from Ghana, Togo, Benin, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, providing detailed insights into the legal, social, and cultural challenges faced by persons with disabilities in these regions. The study underscores the importance of inclusive policies and the need for greater political will and resource allocation to ensure the Protocol’s effectiveness.
