Disability in the Caribbean : a study of four countries : a socio-demographic analysis of the disabled

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    • Schmid, Karoline
    • Vézina, Samuel
    • Ebbeson, Louise
    • United Nations. Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean

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Disability in the Caribbean : a study of four countries : a socio-demographic analysis of the disabled

Karoline Schmid, Samuel Vézina, Louise Ebbeson

(Series CEPAL, . Series studies and perspectives ; 7)

United Nations, ECLAC, Statistics and Social Development Unit, 2008

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At head of title: ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean

"June 2008"

"LC/L.2898-P"--T.p. verso

"LC/CAR/L.134"--T.p. verso

"Sales No.: E.08.II.G.34"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 51-53)

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The paper presents an overview of definitions and concepts applied by the United Nations and further describes different concepts and methodologies that are available to quantify and measure disability. It presents findings of an empirical four country (Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago) study using recent census data. The study also looks into the accessibility of assistive devices, living arrangements and social activities of those affected by these ailments.

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