Persons with disabilities have the same general healthcare needs as everyone else. They have the right to equal access to quality healthcare services; however, this is not the case in most countries. In many cases, health services may exist but be of very poor quality. Persons with disabilities may face particular barriers in accessing needed healthcare including stigma and discrimination by healthcare staff. Access to information is another key a barrier in the healthcare system, particularly for blind and partially sighted persons.
In this episode, Carine Weiss talks to José Viera about the stigma and social taboos against persons with disabilities, and their impact on healthcare