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While countries in the developed world have made significant progress in improving the accessibility of transport for people with disabilities, the situation among developing countries is much more diverse. Accommodating the needs of people with disabilities is still largely seen as a welfare function of the state and of non-governmental service organisations. The human rights approach to disability, where every citizen has the right to be included in social and economic opportunities, is slowly gaining acceptance. Some developing countries - particularly in Latin America and Asia - have applied this approach to transport, taking a number of significant steps towards improving the mobility and access of people with disabilities. In an attempt to promote the adoption of good accessibility practices in developing countries, DFID funded the three-year research programme to compile practical guidelines for urban transport practitioners in developing countries. To capitalize on the learning that has taken place across a range of countries, the multinational research team drew on best practices from Africa, Europe, North and South America, and Asia. The primary output of the project - a compendium of guidelines entitled "Enhancing the Mobility of Disabled People: Guidelines for Practitioners" - has now been completed and is being disseminated by DFID. Download the following paper in pdf format:
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The United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID) funded a three-year research programme aimed at developing a compendium of guidelines and best practice for improving access and mobility of disabled people in developing countries. A paper by CSIR Roads and Transport Technology researchers Christo Venter and Mac Mashiri briefly describes the objectives, methodology and outcome of the research project. The paper also describes the approach proposed in the guidelines towards prioritising accessibility interventions, based on local conditions in developing countries where financial constraints limit resources.
