Between 2020 and 2023, four years of research in six cities in lower-and-middle-income countries, led by the Global Disability innovation Hub (GDI Hub) under the UK Aid funded AT2030 programme, has explored the current state of accessibility and inclusion in cities, with the intention of understanding how inclusive design can deliver more inclusive and accessible…
Menstrual health and hygiene management: a module for persons with disabilities
The modules are designed as user-friendly tools to raise awareness and inform students, teachers, parents and the whole community about menstul health and hygiene. These modules include considerations for supporting wheelchair users, and users of other assistive products.
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Publisher Name:
UNESCO
Publisher Website:
https://www.unesco.org/en
Publication Year:
2023
Languages:
English
Resource in another language:
Country or Region:
India
Categories:
Education or training, Report
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