1. Participation and inclusion: a cross-cutting issue
Ensuring the participation of people with disabilities involves complementary activities in a variety of sectors…
Healthcare, rehabilitation, assistive devices, public education, barrier-free access, transport, communications, education, social welfare and community development, awareness of the rights of people with disabilities, social security, sport and recreation, and adequate and enforced public policies and legislation.
& financial services
… involving a wide range of stakeholders
Hospitals, schools, government bodies, firms, NGOs, media companies…
& microfinance institutions

2. In brief
Disability is a relative situation that results from the interaction between a person’s abilities and a person’s environment.
Disability is not a fixed state but rather an evolving one.
A multi-sector approach addressing the various disabling barriers is required for the successful inclusion of people with disabilities.