Human rights as the key driver for development of Learning Disability services in Qatar
Author | Alabdulla M. |
Author | Reagu S.M. |
Author | Rustom H. |
Author | Tulley I. |
Available date | 2024-03-04T03:41:12Z |
Publication Date | 2023 |
Publication Name | Research in Developmental Disabilities |
Resource | Scopus |
ISSN | 8914222 |
Abstract | Growing international consensus in recognising rights of individuals with disability to enabling environments has spurred on provision of services for support for these individuals. The provision of this support has however been variable across the globe, often depending upon the economic development and social stigma associated with disability within individual countries. Individuals with Mental health learning disability have experienced even more stigma and limitations to access care. Qatar, a young and economically prosperous country, has adopted this rights-based approach to developing services for individuals with learning disability. This has led to the development of a specialist mental health learning disability services which is taking its initial steps within the country. This specialist service places the individual and their family at the centre of developing and delivering care and aims at reducing stigma and improving access to specialist evidence-based care. |
Sponsor | The authors would like to sincerely thank the following for their guidance, support and sheer hard work that has helped this pioneering service to take its first steps. Dr Mohamed ElTahir, Susan Cleland (Ministry of Public Health) and Deborah Nelson. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Subject | Human rights development of Learning Disability services Qatar |
Type | Article |
Volume Number | 136 |
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