CBM Australia 229d ago

Healthcare is a basic right, yet for many people with disabilities it’s a demoralising and life threatening struggle. Clinics may lack ramps or appropriate signage, information is often unavailable in accessible formats, and health workers may not be trained to provide inclusive care. The result is poorer health, avoidable deaths, and perpetuated inequities. The WHO reports that people with disabilities are three times more likely to be denied healthcare and four times more likely to be treated badly in health settings. Access means dignity in health. It means healthcare systems designed to serve everyone. When that happens, whole communities are stronger. In Kupang, Indonesia Rafael, Stefy and Indriani, all children who – through access to healthcare, surgeries and assistive technology – were able to attend school, keep up with their peers and dream big. Learn more about International Day of People with Disabilities: https://www.cbm.org.au/international-day-of-people-with-disabilities