| Publications
Below are summaries of the recent publications concerning
the Asian and Pacific Decade and Decade-related issues.
Most of the publications are available on-line. You can
order print copies of these publications by sending us an
e-mail escap-esid-psis@un.org, and listing the publications
you would like to obtain.
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Pathfinders:
Toward Full Participation and Equality of Persons
with Disabilities in the ESCAP Region: [ST/ESCAP/2170]
2001
ESCAP has issued this publication to share widely
some case studies of good practice which reflect an
important aspect of the achievements of the Asian
and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons. The case studies
describe the impact and improvement in the quality
of the daily life of individual persons with disabilities.
They provide detailed description of the challenges
faced, the solutions found and the lessons learned
in the implementation of the Agenda for Action for
the Asian and Pacific Decade. The case studies were
undertaken by governmental and non-governmental agencies
in the ESCAP region.
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Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons:
mid-point ~ country perspectives: [ST/ESCAP/2014]
1999
The present publication is a companion to Asian and
Pacific of Decade Disabled Persons: mid-point ~ regional
perspectives on multisectoral collaboration and national
coordination (ST/ESCAP/2004). This volume contains
country and area perspectives concerning the implementation
of the Agenda for Action for the Asian and Pacific
Decade of Disabled Persons up to 1997, the mid-point
of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons,
1993-2002. They are drawn from the papers presented
to the Meeting of Senior Officials to Mark the Mid-point
of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons
held in Seoul from 26 to 29 September 1997.
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Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons:
mid-point ~ regional perspecties on multisectoral
collaboration and national coordination: [ST/ESCAP/2004]
1999
The present volume presents the recommendations that
emerged from the four regional meetings: I) the Intercountry
Seminar on Multisectoral Collaborative Action for
People with Disabilities in Kuala Lumpur 1996, II)
the India-China seminar on multisectoral collaborative
action for people with disabilities in New Delhi 1997,
III) the Meeting of Senior Officials to Mark the Mid-point
of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons
in Seoul 1997, IV) the Regional Conference on Issues
and Strategies concerning National Coordination Committees
on Disability (NCCDs) in Manila 1997. Also included
are insights and background documentation related
to the meetings.
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Promotion of Non-handicapping Environments
for Disabled Persons: pilot projects in three cities:
[ST/ESCAP/2005] 1999
ESCAP has issued this publication in order to share
more widely the experiences generated in the development
and implementation of pilot projects on the promotion
of non-handicapping environments in ESCAP developing
and least developed countries and areas. This publication
is directed mainly at government agencies and institutions
in the ESCAP region that have a role in influencing
the shape of the built environment. It may also serve
as a useful reference for organizations and groups in
civil society that are concerned with the right of persons
with disabilities to freedom of movement. Available
on-line:
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Self-Help Organizations of Disabled Persons:
[ST/ESCAP/1087] 1991
The publication has been prepared to promote and support
the self-help movement of people with disabilities in
Asia and the Pacific. It is hoped that through such
self-help initiatives to establish independent and productive
lives as are outlined in this publication, people with
disabilities may contribute directly to the fulfilment
of the goals of full participation and equality in social
life and development. These goal are contained in the
World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons,
adopted by the General Assembly on 3 December 1982,
by resolution 37/52.
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HIDDEN SISTERS: Women and Girls with Disabilities
in the Asian and Pacific Region, [ST/ESCAP/1548] 1995
Despite the significant number of women and girls with
disabilities, their concerns remain unknown and their
rights overlooked. This publications covers the problems
of discrimination and the main issues concerning women
and girls with disabilities. An overall strategy for
action which will meet the needs of women with disabilities
as well as empower them to seek move opportunities,
greater access to resources and more equal participation
in decision-making is discussed. Available on-line:
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Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons:
Action Targets Gender Dimensions, [ST/ESCAP/1669]
This set contains information on the targets
and gender dimensions for the national and subnational
implementation of the Agenda for Action for the Asian
and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons. It includes
the Report of the Meeting to Review the Progress of
the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002,
Bangkok, 26-30 June 1995, progress in the implementation
of the Agenda for Action for the Asian and Pacific Decade
of Disabled Persons, 1993-2002; implementation of the
Agenda for Action for the Asian and Pacific Decade of
Disabled Persons: Targets by Area (including gender
dimensions); and implementation of the Agenda for Action
for the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons:
Targets by Year.
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Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons,
1993 - 2002: Mandates for Action, [ST/ESCAP/1433] 1994
This publication contains information on the mandates
for the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Person.
Included are the Decade Resolution, Proclamation and
the Agenda for Action. The Decade Agenda for Action
is a regional blueprint for action. It consists of 12
major policy areas whose implementation are crucial
to the fulfilment of the Decade goal of full participation
and equality for people with disabilities. The areas
covered are: national coordination, legislation, information,
public awareness, accessibility and communication, education,
training and employment, prevention of causes of disabilities,
rehabilitation services, assistive devices, self-help
organizations and regional cooperation.
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Legislation on Equal Opportunities and Full
Participation in Development for Disabled Persons: A
Regional Review
Legislation can be a powerful means of facilitating
the full participation and equality of people with disabilities
in society. This publication contains a regional review
of legislation concerning the equal opportunities for
the full participation of persons with disabilities.
It is primarily intended as a reference document for
policy makers and their NGO partners concerned with
national action.
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Legislation on Equal Opportunities and
Full Participation in Development for Disabled Persons:
Examples from the ESCAP Region, [ST/ESCAP/1651] 1997
This publication, which is a companion to the above-mentioned
publication (ST/ESCAP/1651), has been issued in response
to requests for examples of legislation from the ESCAP
region. The publication is primarily intended as a
reference document to facilitate national-level efforts
with respect to the fulfillment of the legislation
targets of the Agenda for Action for the Asian and
Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons, and the implementation
of the United Nations Standard Rules for the Equalization
of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities.
Available on-line [HTML
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Promotion of Non-Handicapping Physical
Environments for Disabled Persons: Guidelines, [ST/ESCAP/1492]
1995
Barrier-free structures in the built environment enable
people with disabilities to participate in mainstream
society. These guidelines contain recommendations
on planning and building design, public awareness
initiatives, access policy provisions and legislation
to promote barrier-free environments. The guidelines
are intended to serve as a reference for decision-makers
and programme personnel working on human settlement
issues, especially those in architecture, research
and training, urban planning and management, and the
elimination of physical barriers to disabled person
freedom of movement.
Available on-line [HTML
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Promotion of Non-Handicapping Physical Environments
for Disabled Persons: Case-studies , [ST/ESCAP/1510]
1995
This publication, which is a companion to the above-mentioned
publication, contains a regional overview of access
legislation in the ESCAP region and case studies on
access legislation and policy provisions. It also addresses
the valuable role of education systems, associations
of professionals and non-government organizations in
improving accessibility for disabled and older persons.
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Production and Distribution of Assistive Devices
for People with Disabilities, [ST/ESCAP/1774] 1997
In developing countries of the Asian and Pacific region,
relatively few people have access to assistive devices
which are essential for freedom of movement in daily
life. This publication addresses the availability, within
the region, of culturally-appropriate, high-quality
assistive devices. The publication consists of 5 volumes:
(1) Part I is a regional review of production and distribution
of assistive devices in Asian and Pacific developing
countries; (2) Part II contains country papers, most
of which were presented at the Technical Workshop on
the Indigenous Production and Distribution of Assistive
Devices held in Madras, India, in September 1995. The
three supplements are: (1) a directory of assistive
devices produced in Asian and Pacific developing countries;
(2) a listing of international mandates pertaining to
assistive devices and; (3) technical specifications
and information pertaining to assistive devices of relevance
for small workshops and organizations concerned with
community-based rehabilitation. Available on-line [HTML
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Management of Self-help Organizations of People
with Disabilities, [ST/ESCAP/1849] 1997
This publication is based on the discussions, information
and experiences shared by the participants of a series
of workshops on the management of self-help organizations
of people with disabilities organized by ESCAP. The
publication outlines common management issues affecting
self-help organizations in Asia and the Pacific. It
presents a range of approaches that can serve as a useful
reference for strengthening self-help organizations
of people with disabilities. Available on-line:
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Understanding Community-Based Rehabilitation
This publication presents an understanding of community
based-rehabilitation (CBR) in terms of a multi-sectoral
approach, programme criteria, components of CBR programmes
and the roles of different sectors for the development
of CBR. The publication was prepared by the Working
Group on CBR of the Subcommittee on Disability-related
Concerns under the Regional Inter-agency Committee
for Asia and the Pacific (RICAP).
Available on-line [HTML format]
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