Policies to Promote the Inclusion and Well-being of People with Disabilities: Evidence and Knowledge Gaps

The disparities in inclusion and well-being between people with and without disabilities highlights the need to understand which policies and programs effectively reduce said gaps. In the past few years, the evidence-base regarding the inclusion of people with disabilities has advanced rapidly, both in high- and low-to-mid income countries. This policy brief focuses on the lessons learned from rigorous studies in education, social protection and labor markets and identifies the key knowledge gaps relevant for LAC. In the past few years, the evidence base regarding the inclusion of people with disabilities has advanced considerably, both in high- and low-to-mid-income countries. This policy brief focuses on the lessons learned from rigorous studies in education, social protection and labor markets and identifies the key knowledge gaps relevant for Latin America and the Caribbean.