The challenges of securing a livelihood

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People with disabilities in low-income countries are affected by the same factors that cause poverty for others, but they also face additional disadvantages. Among these are the following.

  • Children with disabilities face barriers to education
  • Youth with disabilities face barriers to training, and
  • Adults with disabilities face barriers to decent work

CBR programmes need to be aware of all these challenges, and be prepared to take steps to help individuals with disabilities and their families overcome them.