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Concepts & key principles
The International Classification of Functioning, disability and health (ICF)
The web page provides information on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health ICF), which is the WHO's framework for measuring health and disability at both individual and population levels. (WHO) More info >>
Research on disability and development
This study, commissioned by the Canadian International Development Agency, provides an overview of the key issues relating to disability and development, donor experiences and best practices, and the various positions of Canadian disability organisations. (International Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation, University of Toronto: 2008) More info >>
Disability language A - Z guide
This easy-to-use guide outlines the language people with a disability consider to be appropriate. It includes a few language dos and don'ts and communication tips to think about next time you are talking to, or about, a person with a disability. (NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care) More info >>
WHO Disabilities page
This World Health Organisation (WHO) site looks specifically at disability issues covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. (WHO) More info >>