Health handbook for women with disabilities: We can do it for ourselves

Health handbook for women with disabilities: We can do it for ourselves The social stigma of disability and inadequate care are often greater barriers to health for women with disabilities than the disabilities themselves. Because of this, women with disabilities are often denied care outright, unable to access existing care, or face assumptions about what care is appropriate and necessary. Even among progressive women's healthcare providers, the needs of women with disabilities are often poorly understood and unaddressed. A Health Handbook for Women with Disabilities was written by Hesperian in collaboration with women with disabilities worldwide. It adopts a unique, progressive approach– empowering women with disabilities to improve their general health, self-esteem, and abilities to care for themselves and participate in their communities. Packed with useful information, helpful tips, and illustrations that deepen our learning, this practical tool for gaining health rights reflects sound practice and the voices and experiences of women with disabilities from around the world.