Desirable outcomes
People with disabilities can access:
- all necessary medical care, with the same range, quality and standard of care provided for other people, including the area of sexual and reproductive health;
- surgical care to minimize or correct impairments, thus contributing to improved health and functioning.
People with disabilities and their families are able to:
- access activities aimed at the early identification of health conditions and impairments (screening and diagnostic services);
- develop self-management skills that enable them to:
- ask questions
- discuss treatment options
- make free and informed decisions about medical care
- manage their health conditions.
CBR personnel are:
- knowledgeable about medical care services;
- able to facilitate referrals for people with disabilities and their families for general or specialized medical care needs.
Within the medical community:
- medical care facilities are inclusive, and fully accessible for people with disabilities;
- medical care personnel are aware of the medical needs of people with disabilities, and respect their rights and dignity;
- medical care is always provided based on free and informed consent.
