Objective
To ensure people with disabilities, older people and vulnerable households can access services, opportunities and protection on an equal basis.
Practical interventions
- Inclusive education
- Accessibility infrastructure
- Assistive technologies
- Rehabilitation partnerships
- Disability-inclusive employment
- Accessible healthcare
- Mobility support
- Protection of vulnerable households
- Community inclusion
- Elderly support
- Social-care initiatives
- Accessible housing
- Inclusive public services
Challenges addressed
- Inaccessible buildings, transport and information
- Limited assistive devices and rehabilitation
- Exclusion from education and employment
- Stigma and discrimination
- Weak social protection for vulnerable households and older people
Implementation and sustainable operation
Implementation approach
AMAF applies universal design standards across its infrastructure and works with organisations of persons with disabilities to plan and monitor programmes, following the principle of nothing about us without us.
Sustainable operation
Accessibility designed in from the start costs far less than retrofitting. Partnerships with national social protection systems help support continue.
Who is involved and how we will measure it
Potential beneficiaries
People with disabilitiesOlder peopleCaregiversVulnerable householdsInclusive schools and employers
Relevant technologies
Wheelchairs and mobility aidsHearing and vision assistive devicesAccessible digital contentUniversal designSocial registry systems
Potential partnerships
Social welfare ministriesOrganisations of persons with disabilitiesRehabilitation centresAssistive technology providersInclusive employersOlder people's associations
Outcome indicators
- Facilities meeting accessibility standards
- Assistive devices provided
- People with disabilities in training or work
- Inclusive classrooms supported
- Vulnerable households linked to social protection
Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 10 Reduced InequalitiesSDG 3 Good Health and Well-beingSDG 4 Quality EducationSDG 8 Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
This pillar describes AMAF's programme scope and development ambition. It does not state that every activity listed is currently operating. Verified projects are listed in the Projects Directory.
