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- The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines disability as: long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder [a person's] full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
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3 days ago · A disability can be short-term or long-term (chronic). Symptoms may come and go or get worse over time: Chronic health conditions: Chronic health conditions like diabetes and heart disease are the ...
4 days ago · The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines disability as: long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder [a person's] full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. [3]
5 days ago · This tip sheet presents some key steps for identifying and starting an engagement with organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs). This Tip sheet is part of the Toolbox on including children with disabilities in humanitarian action which provides a package of operational tools to strengthen disability-inclusive disability inclusion in ...
5 days ago · The most widely accepted definition is from the World Health Organization Disabilities is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.
1 day ago · This definition, which includes both intellectual and physical impairments, has been adopted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), which classifies a disability as “any impairment or lack of capacity to carry out an activity in the manner or within the range that is considered normal”.
2 days ago · World Health Organization, specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1948 to further international cooperation for improved public health conditions. Its tasks include epidemic control, quarantine measures, and drug standardization. Learn more about its history, agency structure, and priorities.
4 days ago · UNICEF, special program of the UN devoted to aiding national efforts to improve the health, nutrition, education, and general welfare of children.
