International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

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”

Document Type : Commentary

Author
Olaf Kraus de Camargo 1, 2
1 Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
2 CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Hamilton, ON, Canada
10.34172/ijhpm.8736
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. 
Keywords
Universal Design
Inclusion
Text Mining
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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 14, Issue 1
2025
Pages 1-3

  • Received Date 30 July 2024
  • Revised Date 15 February 2025
  • Accepted Date 18 February 2025
  • First Published Date 19 February 2025
  • Published Date 01 December 2025