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c h apter 1
Disability and
the community
Women with disabilities have a right to good health. Good health depends on
enough nutritious food to eat, regular physical activity, and access to information
and services to prevent and treat health problems, especially
problems of reproductive health. Also, to develop to their
full potential, girls and women with disabilities need good
education, jobs, and opportunities to be involved in their
communities.
When we have the same
opportunities, we can
contribute to our families
and communities, like every
other woman.
1 out of every 10
women has a disability
that affects daily living.