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| Discussion Lists Focus Attention on Disability in Development | July 21, 2003 |
| As many as 15 to 20 percent of poor people living in poverty in developing countries have some kind of a disability. This population often makes up the poorest of the poor. People in this group have among the worst access in the world to an education, job-training opportunities, employment opportunities, political participation, and general community life. Nevertheless, many mainstream international development programs consistently exclude this population. Two mailing lists have become available to help users learn more about issues affecting people with disabilities in developing nations, and to promote knowledge sharing and cooperation among professionals working on these issues. | |