THEMES

Introduction to disability and equity

Disability equity and rights encompass the fundamental principles of justice for people with disabilities, ensuring their full and equal participation and inclusion in all aspects of society. Taking an approach focused on disability equity and rights means not just providing equal opportunities for people with disabilities, but acknowledging that people with disabilities experience barriers to inclusion. Achieving disability equity and rights therefore requires people to take action to ensure that the barriers experienced by people with disabilities are removed to enable active participation and engagement in society.

Resources provided in this section and the related sub-sections utilises evidence and guidance to highlight how disability equity and rights can be achieved in international development and humanitarian contexts.