The KaReport
Spring 2004
The KaReport brings you news from the Disability Knowledge and Research
(KaR) programme, which seeks to generate high-quality research on issues
related to disability and to use this to influence development policy and
practice. See below for case studies, lessons learned, reports from key
events and resource lists.
The programme is funded by the UK Department for International Development
(DFID).
1. Disability: a key development issue
A critical look at the first phase of the KaR programme, the lessons
learned, and why disability matters to the development debate...
http://www.disabilitykar.net/karspring2004/keydevelopments.html
2. Breaking down barriers in transport
A Transport KaR study has identified barriers to accessibility to transport
for disabled people in developing countries and is coming up with guidelines
to address them... http://www.disabilitykar.net/karspring2004/barriers.html
3. Sharing wheelchair knowledge
The third All Africa Wheelchair Congress took place last summer in Zambia.
Christine Cornick of Motivation reports from Lusaka...
http://www.disabilitykar.net/karspring2004/wheelchairknowledge.html
4. Inception workshop - Off to a good start
An Inception Workshop for the Disability KaR Programme was held in November
2003. Delegates engaged in a lively exchange of ideas about communication
strategies and measuring the impact of the programme...
http://www.disabilitykar.net/karspring2004/incepworkshops.html
5. Introducing... Profile of KaR's Disability Policy Offer
Philippa Thomas, the KaR Programme's new Disability Policy Officer,
introduces herself and talks about her hopes for the programme, which
include pushing disability into the mainstream development process...
http://www.disabilitykar.net/karspring2004/profile.html
6. Under review
Ziken International explains the thorough review process that is
contributing to the production of a series of manuals on medical equipment
for the developing world...
http://www.disabilitykar.net/karspring2004/medequip.html
7. Left off the agenda?
The Mainstreaming Disability Conference has challenged development agencies
to put the needs of disabled people and their organisations firmly on their
anti-poverty agenda.
Viewpoints from Southern African Federation of Disabled People (SAFOD),
DFID, United Nations, The World Bank and other delegates give ideas about
how this can be achieved...
http://www.disabilitykar.net/karspring2004/mainstreaming.html
8. Disability & poverty resources
This issue's theme: discussions of disability and poverty.
http://www.disabilitykar.net/karspring2004/disabilitypoverty.html
More resources and links at http://www.disabilitykar.net
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To give feedback on the articles, or to suggest a story for the next
edition, please contact Georgina Kyriacou (newsletter editor)
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Tel + 44 (0) 20 7539 1593
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The Disability KaR Programme is part of DFID's broader programme to
eliminate poverty in poor countries. The Overseas Development Group at the
University of East Anglia, UK, and Healthlink Worldwide are managing the
programme in partnership.
Website http://www.disabilitykar.net
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