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.