Disability Policies, frameworks, and tools

Last Updated
19 June 2026
Source
Rohwerder, B. (2015). Disability inclusion: Topic guide. Birmingham, UK: GSDRC, University of Birmingham.

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance Manual Tool

Relevant Driver(s):

3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture 6. Improving capacity

Specific Action(s):

3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 4C. Share learning and best practice 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 6B. Enhance organisational infrastructure

Implementation Levels:

Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Education Health and social care Human Rights Other Third Sector

Role:

Analysts Board Members Communications Staff Community organisations Data Managers Education Professionals Elected members Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Frontline Staff Governance specialists Healthcare Professionals HR Professionals Legal & Compliance Staff Middle managers Other Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management Training & Development Staff

Protected Characteristics:

Disability

Resource content

Web-based directory mapping disability inclusion policies, frameworks, and toolkits from multilateral and bilateral agencies . Organises resources by frameworks and sectors. Signposts practitioners to other toolkits.

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