Reports
This section provides some resports that may be of interest, including articles on disability, universal design, and accessibility standards.
CMHC universal design minimum eligibility requirements
The Universal Design minimum requirements are intended to determine CMHC program eligibility only. The minimum
program eligibility requirements set out in the table below reflect a CMHC understanding about what is required for
Universal Design minimum standards within their programing.
Disability care using assistive technology devices for persons affected by leprosy/ Hansen disease – Technical guidance
Respecting cultural and ethnic diversity, the Technical Guidance provides insights into the design and development of ATDs for persons affected by leprosy within country-specific contexts. The rationale behind the development of the Technical Guidance involves addressing the growing demand for accessing ATDs by individuals affected with impairments caused by leprosy, thereby making universal health coverage (UHC) inclusive.
Guidance note on disability and emergency risk management for health
The Guidance note on disability and emergency risk management for health is a short, practical guide that covers actions across emergency risk management, such as risk assessment, prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and reconstruction.
WHO global disability action plan 2014-2021
The WHO global disability action plan 2014-2021 is a significant step towards achieving health and well-being and human rights for people with disabilities. The action plan was endorsed by WHO Member States in 2014 and calls for them to remove barriers and improve access to health services and programmes; strengthen and extend rehabilitation, assistive devices and support services, and community-based rehabilitation; and enhance collection of relevant and internationally comparable data on disability, and research on disability and related services.
