The 240 million children living with a disability have the same rights as other children, including the right to lead full lives with dignity and as much independence as possible. Governments and other stakeholders must address the factors that exclude children with disabilities from their communities and health services.
Because of community and cultural misperceptions, children with disabilities endure tremendous levels of discrimination and exclusion from social systems, including within their own families. These barriers prevent children with disabilities from fully participating in society and accessing the resources they need to survive. Raising awareness of disability requires educating communities and families about the meaning of disability, its causes, and the obstacles that children with disabilities face. It is also important to demonstrate that children with disabilities have the potential to grow and thrive since misconceptions about their potential may result in a lack of care.
Promoting disability inclusion and raising awareness are critical for children with disabilities because they help them fully participate in society and access the same rights, opportunities, and resources as children without disabilities.
Use the resources in this section to support inclusion and raise awareness of disabilities in programs and communities.
We found 14 resource(s)
Disability Inclusive Development Toolkit
Toolkit published by CBM in
This toolkit aims to develop the knowledge and capacity of people working in disability inclusion
Disability Cheat Sheet
Brief published by Save the Children in
This brief provides information on common impairments, health conditions, and language that should be used when discussing children/people with disabilities.
Disability Inclusion in Child Friendly Spaces
Guideline/Guidance published by Handicap International in
This guidance provides guidelines, tips, and more for making inclusive, child-friendly spaces.
OHCHR Training Package on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Training Material published by United Nations in
This training package builds the capacity of national stakeholders to implement and monitor the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.
It's About Ability: An Explanation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Information, Education and Communication Materials published by UNICEF in
This booklet and learning guide explain the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, why it was created, and how it can help people with disabilities realize their rights.
Promoting the Rights of Children with Disabilities
Technical Report published by UNICEF in
This digest seeks to demonstrate that the inclusive policies and practices required to promote the rights of children with disabilities are feasible and practical.
