Disability is a human rights issue. People with disability are among the world’s most discriminated people as they often experience violence, prejudice, and denial of autonomy as well as face barriers to accessing socioeconomic life.

Disability remains a development priority since it has a higher prevalence in lower-income countries. Thereby, disability and poverty mutually and exclusively reinforce each other. Civil society organizations across the globe are pushing for disability inclusion. They are vehemently working to create socially just, accessible communities where human rights, freedoms, contributions, potentials and diversity of people with disability are recognized and celebrated. Nevertheless, barriers for people with disability persist and they can be more frequent and have a greater impact.