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Table 5 Countries reporting rates on accessibility initiatives in line with sub-paragraph (a)–(h) under paragraph 2 of Article 9 of the CRPD, by region and type of initiative

From: Accessibility as a Precondition for Equality for Persons with Disabilities

 

Africa

Americas

Asia

Europe

Oceania

World

Standards and guidelines (a)

48.0

63.6

72.7

94.9

71.4

73.0

Private entities (b)

0.0

4.5

33.3

41.0

14.3

23.0

Training (c)

64.0

90.9

72.7

84.6

71.4

77.8

Public signage Braille (d)

12.0

54.5

33.3

46.2

28.6

36.5

Live assistance (e)

40.0

59.1

54.5

82.1

57.1

61.1

Other assistance (f)

32.0

72.7

63.6

71.8

28.6

59.5

New ICT (g)

0.0

40.9

39.4

46.2

28.6

33.3

Early stage design of ICT (h)

4.0

4.5

12.1

25.6

14.3

13.5

  1. Source: Authors’ review of national reports under Article 35 of the Convention and UN 2019c