Additional Resources on Persons with Disabilities
Links
USAID's Disability Policy: http://www.usaid.gov/about_usaid/disability
Mobility International: http://www.miusa.org/orgsearch
The publications below are listed by region and country, and then in alphabetical order by title.
Africa
Namibia
Gender mainstreaming and disability sensitization in civic and voter education for USAID/Namibia 05/01/2004 (353KB)
This report examines the relative strengths and weaknesses of the Electoral Support Consortium (ESC), which was established to encourage voters in Namibia to participate in the elections and help these voters make informed voting decisions. Although the focus of this consultancy was to determine to what extent the ESC has been integrating gender mainstreaming and addressing disability and socially marginalized populations, this report, out of necessity, also gives an overview of the ESC and the Namibian social environment within which the ESC operates.
Asia
Afghanistan
Gender Advocacy in Afghanistan Newsletter: Volume 3 06/01/2005 (1.2MB)
The Gender Advocacy in Afghanistan newsletter is produced by UNIFEM
Afghanistan through support provided by USAID's Office of Women in
Development. The newsletter presents factual information, statistics,
and references relevant to four different gender campaign issues in
order to facilitate gender-based campaigns by Afghan journalists,
government, and civil society organizations.
Volume 3 contents:
- Violence Against Women
- Men and Disability in Afghanistan
- Pregnant or Nursing Mothers and Nutrition
- Understanding the Afghan Constitution and Parliament
Europe & Eurasia
Albania
Domestic violence legislation in Albania : post activity report 10/01/2006 (146KB)
This draft of the "On Measures Against Violence in Family Relations" law was introduced to the Albanian Parliament in January 2006. Annotations and suggested changes were written by consultant Dianne Post in July 2006. The purpose of this law is:
1. To prevent and reduce domestic violence in all its forms by appropriate legal means,
2. To guarantee legal protection to members of the family who are subjects of domestic violence, paying particular attention to needs of children, the elderly, and the disabled.
Global
General
5 Simple Steps for Inclusion of People with Disabilities 11/01/2007 (37KB)
A fact sheet providing five easy steps to improve the inclusion of people with disabilities in USAID programming.
Building an inclusive development community : a manual on including people with disabilities in international development programs 01/01/2003 (2.5MB)
The goal of this manual is to provide information, strategies, tools, and resources that will assist international development organizations in promoting good development practice through the inclusion of people with disabilities, especially women and girls with disabilities, at every level of the development process. It is divided into major sections, beginning with a simple checklist that can be used to assess a specific organization's level of inclusiveness, continuing through sections focused on management and human resource development, program accessibility issues, international and regional experiences, and development topics as viewed through disability and gender lenses.
Common Myths on Inclusion of People with Disabilities 09/01/2007 (39KB)
Common myths about including people with disabilities in international development programming.
Gender and disability : a survey of InterAction member agencies -- findings and recommendations on inclusion of women and men with disabilities in international development programs 01/01/2001 (231KB)
Mobility International USA (MIUSA) surveyed InterAction member agencies about inclusion of people with disabilities to document the extent to which people with disabilities, particularly women and girls with disabilities, participate in the international development assistance process. This research is the first systematic attempt to determine if international development organizations in the U.S. include eligible people with disabilities in policies, employment, programs, and services, and what data, if any, they collect concerning participation by women and men with disabilities. The research confirmed that most organizations do not collect data showing the extent to which people with disabilities participate in the development assistance process.
General Information on Disability and Development 09/30/2007 (45KB)
A brief document that provides general information on disability and international development.
Human resources toolbox : building an inclusive development community : gender appropriate technical assistance to InterAction member agencies on inclusion of people with disabilities 01/01/2002 (2.0MB)
This toolkit provides the following information and resources:
- An overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including myths and facts;
- Definitions of the term "disability" and descriptions of different types of disabilities, including hidden and psychiatric disabilities;
- Tips for appropriate language when referring to people with disabilities;
- Alternative formats international development organizations can use to facilitate communication with people who are blind or visually impaired;
- Adaptive technology to help convey information to and facilitate communication with people who are deaf or hearing impaired;
- Resources on Internet accessibility for people with disabilities;
- Budgeting for inclusion of people with disabilities;
- Resources for recruiting and accommodating qualified people with disabilities; and
- A checklist for analyzing whether or not a program activity or facility is accessible.
Investing in Women in Development Quarterly Newsletter, Volume 5, Issue 1 03/01/2008 (215KB)
This issue of the Investing in Women in Development Quarter Newsletter includes the following articles:
Field Notes: Coordinating to Combat Trafficking in Russia
Field Notes: Gender and Disability
Program Notes: IWID Fellows' Realm of Impact
Key Points for Accessible Events 09/30/2007 (32KB)
This two-pager offers tips for making USAID events (in the U.S. and in the field) accessible to persons with disabilities. It includes key points to consider on outreach and publicity, transportation to and from the event, and event participation.
Language and Disability 09/30/2007 (42KB)
A short paper on the use of appropriate language when speaking with and about people with disabilities.
USAID and Disability Presentation 10/01/2007 (170KB)
A PowerPoint presentation overview of mainstreaming disability into USAID's development approaches.
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