Disability in Laos

Social Protection

Fostering inclusion: Advancing social health protection for persons with disabilities in Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Viet Nam:

“All three countries have dedicated laws on disability that articulate rights in relation to healthcare and rehabilitation with varying levels of specificity. By contrast, legislation guiding the social health protection systems do not make specific reference to disability in any of the three countries” (Jan, ILO)

Prevalence, predictors and consequences of reported discrimination against children with disabilities in Lao PDR: a cross-sectional analysis in Xiengkhouang Province:

“Overall, this study found that children with disabilities in Lao PDR routinely and frequently experience discrimination. Discrimination was more likely to be reported for older children, children with cognitive disabilities, girls, and Hmong/Lu Mien children. Having friends was a protective factor against discrimination. Reported discrimination meant that children with disabilities often avoided others and worried about how others would act towards them”. (Sep, Disability and Health Journal)