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Access to water and sanitation for persons with disability
This article provides resources, links and notes on the need for access to water and sanitation for people with disabilities. As many as one in five among the poorest of the poor are likely to be disabled. The needs of most disabled people can be met by ordinary facilities and services. Minor changes can enable them to be included in regular water and sanitation service provision. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark: 2006) More info >>
Water and sanitation for disabled people and other vulnerable groups: Designing services to improve accessibility
Over 500 million people in the world are disabled, the majority of whom live in poverty in low-income communities. A major contributing factor to the poverty of disabled people is their lack of access to sanitation and safe water. (Water, Engineering and Development Centre: 2005) More info >>
Why should the water and sanitation sector consider disabled people?
The WELL website is a focal point for providing access to information about water, sanitation and environmental health and related issues in developing and transitional countries. This briefing note raises awareness about the need to address disability issues within water and sanitation service provision. (Loughborough University: 2005) More info >>
Minimum standards in water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion
This section of the Sphere Standards website deals specifically with minimum standards for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion. People with disabilities are considered in the Water and Sanitation Initial Needs Assessment Checklist. (Sphere Project: 1997) More info >>