West Africa is home to some of the poorest communities in the world. Within these communities, the disabled are often the most excluded and vulnerable. This study assesses the problem of water and sanitation and disabilities, and provides reommendations, solutions and for engaging with disabled and communities.
If the goal is sanitation for all, the vulnerable should be empowered to make their presence felt regarding issues of sanitation. We cannot proudly talk about sanitation for all when we make no room whatsoever for vulnerable communities to voice their opinions and have their issues addressed
In 2008, 59% of the population in Africa lacked access to improved sanitation facilities.Who are these people and why are they left out, not reached or not served? This synthesis paper, presented at AfricaSan 3, will highlight some of the challenges but also gives examples and a framwork how to reach more inclusive sanitation and hygiene in Africa.
The most cost-effective way to improve access for children with disabilities is to incorporate accessibility into the design for school WASH facilities from the outset rather than making expensive changes later: it is only 3% additional costs, yet contributes significantly to equitable sanitation services.
Les besoins des personnes handicapées dans les pays en développement sont systématiquement négligés en termes de fourniture de services d’assainissement et d’hygiène. Cette réalité a des conséquences néfastes et généralisées sur la santé, la dignité, l’éducation et l’emploi des personnes handicapées et de leurs soignants.
The needs of disabled people in developing countries are consistently overlooked when it comes to providing sanitation and hygiene services. This reality has severe and widespread consequences for the health, dignity, education and employmentof disabled people and their caregivers.
In March 2011, the SHARE consortium, WaterAid and the Leonard Cheshire Disability and Inclusive Development Centre (LCD) brought together 22 researchers and policy-makers to develop a research programme for disabled access to sanitation and hygiene services. The briefing note is the result of their discussions.
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Author: Guy Collender, SHARE; Jane Wilbur, WaterAid; Louisa Gosling, WaterAid
