UNICEF: Inclusion Matters Inclusive Interventions for Children with Disabilities – An evidence and gap map from low- and middle-income countries

Report

In this publication UNICEF report their Evidence and Gap Mapping (EGM) of “Inclusive Interventions for Children with Disabilities in LMICs”. It shows that research is lacking in many critical areas: awareness and non-discrimination, protection, adequate standard of living, family and community life, and empowerment – that represent critical areas of policy and programming in need of robust evidence to improve inclusion and participation.

Specific areas overlooked include tackling harmful stereotypes, tackling abuse and violence and ways to reduce stigma; on improving accessibility to water, sanitation, hygiene, housing and food; and interventions that aim for children with disabilities to enjoy their right to be heard, to play and to have their views considered in all matters affecting them.

Health research covers 3 in 4 of all studies in UNICEF's EGM, but there is little evidence on improving access to general health services and accessibility for children with disabilities in healthcare settings.  Inclusive education was moderately represented, but lacked the detail to understand how it was implemented or if inclusive education was effective in improving (or harming) academic outcomes, school readiness, graduation rates or the quality of educational services.

 

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The companion protocol for the EGM can be found at this link

Please also see the EGM on Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Interventions

Key Area
children with disabilites
low and middle income countries
evidence and gap mapping

Region
Global

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