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Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis

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  • Jones, Francis
  • Serieux-Lubin, Luanne

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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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  • Jones, Francis & Serieux-Lubin, Luanne, 2018. "Disability, human rights and public policy in the Caribbean: A situation analysis," Studies and Perspectives – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for The Caribbean 43306, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
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    1. Jones, Francis, 2016. "Ageing in the Caribbean and the human rights of older persons: Twin imperatives for action," Studies and Perspectives – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for The Caribbean 39854, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
    2. Vézina, Samuel & Ebbeson, Louise & Schmid, Karoline, 2008. "Disability in the Caribbean. A study of four countries: a socio-demographic analysis of the disabled," Studies and Perspectives – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for The Caribbean 5059, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
    3. Gjaltema, Taeke & Moonie, Sinovia, 2011. "Availability, collection and use of data on disability in the Caribbean subregion," Studies and Perspectives – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for The Caribbean 5040, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
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