This publication covers ten Asia-Pacific countries providing examples of disability legislation in the following areas: protection of rights, equalisation, education, employment, rehabilitation, accessibility and national coordination.
This publication is based on the discussions, information and experiences shared by the participants of a series of workshops on the management of self-help organisations of people with disabilities organized by ESCAP. The publication outlines common management issues affecting self-help organisations in Asia and the Pacific. It presents a range of approaches that can serve as a useful reference for strengthening self-help organisations of people with disabilities