Acknowledgments; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Foreword; 1. Overview; 2. Diagnosis; Figures; Tables; 3. Policy Framework in Support of People with Disabilities in Sierra Leone; 4. Public and Private Programs in Support of People with Disabilities; Boxes; 5. Policy Approaches; Appendix. Policy Option and Cost Matrix; Bibliography
Summary
People with disabilities in Sierra Leone are disadvantaged in regards to their access to social services and the economic opportunities available to them. Oftentimes, they are marginalized and their rights are ignored. The government of Sierra Leone is taking measures to improve the social and economic situation of people with disabilities in the country. The objective of this note on people with disabilities in Sierra Leone is to: (i) provide a diagnosis on the scale and nature of the problem, (ii) analyze current public policies in support of people with disabilities, (iii) review public and
