Unavailability of educational materials in suitable format. There are not many specialized schools; some specialized schools are very far away. Leaving school earlier than would have wanted. A lack of inclusion of PWD in schools, such as people with hearing disabilities. Barriers facing PWD in the job market: Most employers do not hire PWD. Workplaces are inaccessible; inaccessible building, no suitable computer software, sign translation, stairs, toilets. Lack of suitable employment opportunities. There is a view in society that PWD cannot work. The person without a disability usually needs to use family connections to find work, which make employment opportunities difficult to find, even harder for PWD. Parents do not encourage their children who have disabilities to work. Negative attitudes of the community, colleagues, people who interact with the PWD at work. Barriers facing PWD with regard to participation in social life Many parents do not take their children who have disabilities to social events due to negative attitudes in society towards PWD. PWDs are harassed in the streets, particularly people with learning and communication difficulties. PWD find difficulty in forming relationships and friendships. Society views a person who befriends a PWD in a negative way. Border crossings are inaccessible. Women with disabilities face a more negative attitude towards their participation in social life. Barriers towards including PWD in institutions: The view that PWD can only be included in institutions dealing with disability only. Institutions of the civil society and government marginalize PWD. Institutions and public services are inaccessible. Lack of awareness in interacting with PWD. A lack of volunteering opportunities for PWD. Barriers in relation to transportation for PWD:
Unavailability of educational materials in suitable format. There are not many specialized schools; some specialized schools are very far away. Leaving school earlier than would have wanted. A lack of inclusion of PWD in schools, such as people with hearing disabilities. Barriers facing PWD in the job market: Most employers do not hire PWD. Workplaces are inaccessible; inaccessible building, no suitable computer software, sign translation, stairs, toilets. Lack of suitable employment opportunities. There is a view in society that PWD cannot work. The person without a disability usually needs to use family connections to find work, which make employment opportunities difficult to find, even harder for PWD. Parents do not encourage their children who have disabilities to work. Negative attitudes of the community, colleagues, people who interact with the PWD at work. Barriers facing PWD with regard to participation in social life Many parents do not take their children who have disabilities to social events due to negative attitudes in society towards PWD. PWDs are harassed in the streets, particularly people with learning and communication difficulties. PWD find difficulty in forming relationships and friendships. Society views a person who befriends a PWD in a negative way. Border crossings are inaccessible. Women with disabilities face a more negative attitude towards their participation in social life. Barriers towards including PWD in institutions: The view that PWD can only be included in institutions dealing with disability only. Institutions of the civil society and government marginalize PWD. Institutions and public services are inaccessible. Lack of awareness in interacting with PWD. A lack of volunteering opportunities for PWD. Barriers in relation to transportation for PWD: