International Journal of Telerehabilitation (Dec 2011)

The World Health Organization/World Bank’s First World Report on Disability

  • Katherine D. Seelman

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2011.6076
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 2
pp. 11 – 14

Abstract

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In June, 2011 at the United Nations (UN) in New York City, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank launched the first World Report on Disability. This short overview of the Report provides information about its purpose, development and content, intended audiences, and outcomes.  Special attention is directed to the sections of the Report which address telerehabilitation and information and communication technology.