The Rights of People With Disabilities in Policy Development; Comment on “How Did Governments Address the Needs of People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic? An Analysis of 14 Countries’ Policies Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities”
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Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Abstract
Shikako et al analysis highlights that needs of persons with disability (PwD) were often overlooked, with policies primarily focused on general population health measures rather than specific accommodations for PwD. This commentary suggests adopting universal design principles in policy development to ensure inclusivity and advocate for maintaining services essential for PwD even during crises. It emphasizes the importance of involving PwD in policy-making processes and enhancing data collection for better policy analysis and concludes with recommendations for creating more inclusive policies, stressing the need for international collaboration and the integration of PwD needs into all policy levels.
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Kraus de Camargo, O. (2025). The Rights of People With Disabilities in Policy Development; Comment on “How Did Governments Address the Needs of People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic? An Analysis of 14 Countries’ Policies Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities”. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, (), -.
MLA
Kraus de Camargo, O. . "The Rights of People With Disabilities in Policy Development; Comment on “How Did Governments Address the Needs of People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic? An Analysis of 14 Countries’ Policies Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities”", International Journal of Health Policy and Management, , , 2025, -.
HARVARD
Kraus de Camargo, O. (2025). 'The Rights of People With Disabilities in Policy Development; Comment on “How Did Governments Address the Needs of People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic? An Analysis of 14 Countries’ Policies Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities”', International Journal of Health Policy and Management, (), pp. -.
CHICAGO
O. Kraus de Camargo, "The Rights of People With Disabilities in Policy Development; Comment on “How Did Governments Address the Needs of People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic? An Analysis of 14 Countries’ Policies Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities”," International Journal of Health Policy and Management, (2025): -,
VANCOUVER
Kraus de Camargo, O. The Rights of People With Disabilities in Policy Development; Comment on “How Did Governments Address the Needs of People With Disabilities During the COVID-19 Pandemic? An Analysis of 14 Countries’ Policies Based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities”. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2025; (): -.
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