In this new report, ATscale describes the enormous gains that access to assistive technology (AT) can have in health, for the community and the economy. The figures are dramatic: investment in the provision of four assistive products – hearing aids, prostheses, eyeglasses, and wheelchairs – will result in a return on investment of 9:1.
Pathways to Inclusion and Equity: Disability Inclusion in Education - Inclusive Education Approach Pape
This approach paper provides guidance to World Bank Education Task Team Leaders (TTLs), World Bank staff across sectors, and other stakeholders on how to ensure education sector operations become more inclusive and include marginalized learners, such as learners with disabilities.
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Publisher Name:
The World Bank
Publisher Website:
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/
Publication Year:
2024
Languages:
English
Categories:
Guide, Report
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