Rethinking policies for persons with disabilities through the capability approach: The case of the Tuscany Region

Does Community-Based Rehabilitation Enhance the Multidimensional Well-Being of Deprived Persons With Disabilities? A Multilevel Impact Evaluation

“…This has been done by drawing on the CBR guidelines and matrix, research carried out through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in India. 6 We have identified the following dimensions associated with the CBR program in question as essential for achieving a good life: psychophysical well-being, affection and care, self-care, freedom of choice, health prevention, bodily integrity, communication, social relations, political participation, education and knowledge, work, mobility, sport and recreational activities, housing, respect, and spiritual dimension (Biggeri, Bellanca, Bonfanti, & Tanzj, 2011;Biggeri & Libanora, 2011;Biggeri, Libanora, Mariani, & Menchini, 2006;Nussbaum, 2003;Robeyns, 2003).…”

The Inclusion of the Lived Experience of Disability in Policymaking

“…A study carried out in nine European countries on the ability of organizations representing disabled persons to affect the implementation of the CRPD on a national level found mixed results, with some organizations reporting having difficulty affecting policy outcomes despite being represented in the process ). Other international research-including in Italy (Biggeri et al 2011); Bulgaria (Mladenov 2009); Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. (Levesque and Langford 2016); and Africa (Lang et al 2011)-has also pointed to mixed results with regard to the ability of DOs to affect policy and have concluded that both structural and attitude changes are needed, as well as ensuring sufficient resources and capacity building among disabled people and DOs, to effectively participate in policymaking processes. There is, however, as stated earlier, a need to differentiate between, on the one hand, the right to full and active participation in the policymaking process on equal footing with others, and, on the other, the demand that one's opinions, perceptions and suggestions be included in the policy outcome.…”

Sustainable Human Development

“…For instance, Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programs for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in emerging countries can allow for the tailored provision of services based on each individual's needs, rather than standardized supply irrespective of personal characteristics and the local context (Trani et al, 2011;Biggeri et al, 2011b). 10 If institutionally supported, a similar health system can lead to wider achievements of individual functionings, as derived, for instance, from a renewed inclusion of PwDs in the local labour market.…”