This paper presents findings from a community-based participatory study exploring the lived
experiences and key livelihood changes post-intervention of a vocational skills training for …

Background Youth with disabilities encounter multiple barriers to livelihood opportunities
and socio-economic inclusion. Research focusing on identifying and evaluating evidence …

Background Little evidence exists on the livelihoods of young people with disabilities in low-
and middle-income settings. Objective This study examined employability and livelihood …

South Africa has good legislation advocating for the rights of youth with disabilities although
consistent implementation remains problematic. In order to inform policy implementation …

Unemployment and the corollary of poverty among persons with disabilities have been well
explored in the literature. As part of its global efforts to eradicate poverty, the United Nations …

Background: The capacity of service providers in the public sector to deliver inclusive
services is essential to implement strategies that will allow the full participation of disabled …

This policy analysis reviewed the current legislation and policies on the economic
empowerment of people with disabilities in Uganda and explored the views of national …

There is increasing recognition of the importance of focusing on people with disabilities
(PWDs) in international efforts aimed at poverty alleviation. While universal education has …

Winterveldt was one of the 9 sites included in a national study to determine the livelihood
strategies of youth with disabilities, undertaken by the Occupational Therapy Departments of …

According to UNICEF (nda), children with disabilities in Zimbabwe live under difficult
circumstances and tend to be most vulnerable, given the negative societal attitudes, beliefs …