Scaling of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities: A Case Study in the People’s Democratic Republic of Lao

Rodríguez, Ana María Sánchez; MacLachlan, Malcolm; McVeigh, Joanne

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“…Scaling CBR programs can increase impact, but it is essential that people with ID and their families are the ones who benefit and are included in the scaling process. Scaling can be challenging for organizations that involve close collaboration with the government, local organizations, and international non-governmental organizations (S anchez Rodríguez et al, 2021). It requires advocating for the government to invest resources and deliver the CBR programs to more people with ID in the country.…”

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A perspective on policies and practices regarding access to and quality of healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities in Zambia

Namulwanda,

Nijhof,

Mwembeshi

et al. 2024

Policy Practice Intel Disabi

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Zambia is a low‐income country on the African continent which is facing a high rate of health inequalities. Although the government has made efforts to reform the organization of healthcare to reduce inequalities, the practical implementation of disability policies remains challenging. Specifically, people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face barriers to accessing healthcare services in Zambia, due to geographic or socioeconomic factors, stigma, and limited specialized health professionals. This perspective paper provides an overview of the current policy and organization on the healthcare provision for people with ID. It presents the key challenges people with ID face in Zambia to access quality healthcare services. Additionally, we provide examples of good practices with a community approach. We discuss policy implementation of disability rights, including access to healthcare, the impact of raising knowledge and awareness about people with ID, and how gathering contextual information through research can help to reduce inequalities. Community and culturally sensitive approaches to improve access to healthcare for people with ID in Zambia are crucial. We call for close collaboration between the fields of research and practice to combine expertise and strengthen the impact and possibilities of scaling good practices within Zambia.

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A perspective on policies and practices regarding access to and quality of healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities in Zambia

Namulwanda,

Nijhof,

Mwembeshi

et al. 2024

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“…OPDs operate to fulfil the rights of persons with disabilities, thus ensuring their social inclusion [24]. OPDs are "established predominantly with the aim of collectively acting, expressing, promoting, pursuing and/or defending the rights of persons with disabilities", and "employ, are represented by, entrust or specifically nominate/appoint persons with disabilities themselves" [25].…”

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Strengthening the Participation of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities in the Decision-Making of National Government and the United Nations: Further Analyses of the International Disability Alliance Global Survey

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The participation of organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) is crucial at each stage of policy processes at the local, regional, and international levels. However, decision-making mechanisms have traditionally excluded OPDs, failing to consult with them on decisions that impact on their daily lives. The overall aim of this study was to examine the participation of persons with disabilities and OPDs in development programmes and policies by exploring recommendations from a sample of OPDs on ways to strengthen their participation with government and the UN. Secondary data analysis was conducted using a global survey on the participation of OPDs, administered by the International Disability Alliance to OPD representatives. Two open-ended items were analysed, which explored participants’ recommendations on ways to strengthen their participation with government and the UN. Data were analysed using the descriptive and interpretive qualitative methods. Respondents provided recommendations on how to strengthen their participation with their national government and the UN, focusing on several issues including accessibility, human rights, and the need for inclusion of all OPDs and all groups of persons with disabilities. The synergy between the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Sustainable Development Goals presents opportunities for OPDs to increase their participation in development policies and programmes. It is vital, however, to dismantle the barriers to participation in decision-making by OPDs and persons with disabilities.

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Scaling of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities: A Case Study in the People’s Democratic Republic of Lao

Cited by 2 publications

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A perspective on policies and practices regarding access to and quality of healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities in Zambia

A perspective on policies and practices regarding access to and quality of healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities in Zambia

Strengthening the Participation of Organisations of Persons with Disabilities in the Decision-Making of National Government and the United Nations: Further Analyses of the International Disability Alliance Global Survey

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