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…
Rehabilitation Matters: The appeal made by people in conflict-affected areas
Seven people share their lived experiences about accessing rehabilitation and assistive technology in conflict-affected areas in Colombia, Iraq and Laos.
Details
Publisher Name:
Humanity & Inclusion
Publisher Website:
https://www.hi-us.org/en/index
Publication Year:
2024
Languages:
English
Country or Region:
Colombia
Iraq
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Categories:
Evidence and data, Report
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