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Inclusive development has become increasingly a priority for development organizations. This focus on inclusive development has led organizations to address the particular needs of persons with disabilities in specific development sectors.



  1. 20-10-2012 Inclusive development has become increasingly a priority for development organizations. This focus on inclusive development has led organizations to address the particular needs of persons with disabilities in specific development sectors. One area of growing attention is in inclusive water,...
  2. 01-01-1995 Accessible Gardening for People with Physical Disabilites provides you--whether you are a veteran or first-time gardener age five or eighty-five--with all the expertise and practical know-how necessary for designing, planting, and maintaining a garden that suits your special needs. And you will...
  3. Matter, Rebecca & Eide, Arne H.. (2018). Access to assistive technology in two Southern African countries. BMC Health Services Research. 18. 10.1186/s12913-018-3605-9. Background: Millions of people in Southern Africa are deprived of basic human rights such as the right to education and work...
  4. 20-01-2011 International financing agencies and borrower governments have committed themselves, through the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), to pro-poor growth and proactive investment in poverty reduction, food security and nutrition. Most have also committed themselves to social development goals,...
  5. Mactaggart I, Banks LM, Kuper H, Murthy GVS, Sagar J, Oye J, et al. (2018) Livelihood opportunities amongst adults with and without disabilities in Cameroon and India: A case control study. PLoS ONE 13(4): e0194105. https://doi.org/ 10.1371/journal.pone.0194105 Proven links between disability and...
  6. In the past five to ten years, there has been increasing research of the healing, social, and therapeutic benefits that plants impart to human life. With all of the resultant new information, people have become confused by the many facets of people-plant interactions, including the meaning of...
  7. Abstract,Biological Agriculture and Horticulture, 2012 The attainment of the Millennium Development Goals is at severe risk owing to rising malnutrition and high child stunting and mortality rates, greater poverty, a large increase in the incidence of non-communicable diseases and lack of...
  8. Abstract,Agriculture & Food Security, 2013 With the global population expected to reach over 9 billion by 2050, there is a continuous need to increase food production and buffer stocks. In this scenario, countries around the world, especially developing countries where the pervasiveness of...
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  10. Maya Pedal is a Guatemalan NGO based in San Andrés Itzapa. We accept bikes donated from the USA and Canada which we either recondition to sell, or we use the components to build a range of "Bicimaquinas", (pedal powered machines). Pedal power can be harnessed for countless applications which...
  11. AgrAbilityCommunities of Interest(COIs) are member-driven groups that discuss topics related to disability in agriculture. Communities normally have conference calls or web meetings, and structure of these meetings may include open discussion, case studies, and presentations from outside experts....
  12. This book is designed to be a guide with suggestions and procedures for initiating and conducting a horticultureal program for the disabled and disadvantaged. There is a section that describes the physical and psychological characteristics of various groups and their implications for horticulure,...
  13. Our mission is to drive greater access and use of mobile technologies for persons with disabilities in emerging markets and maximise opportunities for social and economic inclusion. Today, over one billion people need at least one form of assistive technology (AT), but around 90 per cent of them...
  14. Why include the disabled? Agricultural operations have high risk of accidents resulting in fatality/disability. Once disabled, agriculture is difficult. Lack of other livelihood opportunities in rural areas. Important to rehabilitate disabled within agriculture Disabilities can exacerbate poverty...
  15. According to areportfrom India’s Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, 2.21% of the country’s population lives with a disability. Of that population, 20% have a disability of movement, and most live in rural areas. The highest rate of amputation occurs in these rural settings,...
  16. We started Alabaster Research to develop tailored solutions to development challenges across the world. In our time in the sector, we have both independently observed challenges in the society from close quarters. We realized some of these challenges can be solved through innovative technologies...
  17. Services Farm site assessments for people in Agriculture with disabilities Recommendation of modifications, equipment, or assistive technology (AT) Connection or referral to agency resources such as local or international programs that can help the client live a successful life. Organise peer...
  18. Key Resource 19-05-1987 This book has information and ideas for all who are concerned about the well-being of disabled children. It is especially for those who live in rural areas where resources are limited. Over 4,000 line drawings & 200 photos help make the information clear even to those with little formal...
  19. 20-09-2021 This book describes practical low-cost ways to overcome the physical difficulties which could otherwise prevent disabled people from achieving their full potential within their family and community. It uses material fromFootsteps 108, the literacy publication of Tear Fund with kind permission...
  20. For children with conditions that make it difficult for them to walk, a few simple aids can make all the difference; this book explains how they can be used. It uses material fromFootsteps 108, the literacy publication of Tear Fund with kind permission This edition published in the United Kingdom...
  21. 26-01-2022 Impairment and disability is a complicated subject. People with impairments are often isolated and undervalued. This book provides an overview of what disability is and people’s views of disability. It challenges the barriers facing those with disabilities so that they can be included in society...
  22. 31-10-2022 This book gives a brief overview of the most common diseases and problems affecting eyes, along with a description of their causes and possible treatments. It also offers practical advice on how best to manage everyday life with impaired vision or even total loss of sight. This book uses material...
  23. 10-07-2021 This book shows how people with physical or mental disabilities can make a valuable contribution to the daily and seasonal work on a farm. Written and illustrated for MissionAssist This edition published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by MissionAssist Copyright 2021 MissionAssist
  24. 20-01-2018 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is the world’s globally agreed plan for peace and prosperity for all on a healthy planet. But this vision of a better future can only be achieved with the full participation of everyone, including persons with disabilities. Upholding the rights and...