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Investigating the Solutions for the Implementation of Articles 25 and 26 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

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Introduction: In 2008, Iran acceded to the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (CRPD), including the right to health and rehabilitation. However, the goals of this convention have not yet been achieved in Iran. This study provides solutions for implementing articles 25 (health) and 26 (rehabilitation) CRPD in Iran.
Materials and Methods: This was a qualitative study conducted through content analysis. A total of 21 individuals were selected via the purposive sampling method. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The interviews continued until we reached information saturation. Data analysis was performed manually using the MAXQDA software version 10.
Results: After the interviews, 860 initial codes were obtained. After removing the unrelated codes and merging the codes by overlap, 725 codes remained. The concepts were classified into four main categories and 15 subcategories: Development of a comprehensive rehabilitation program, culture and education, capacity building, and compliance with legal requirements.
Conclusion: According to the results, because of severe problems in the field of health and rehabilitation of disabled people in Iran, taking necessary measures to solve these problems is essential. Hence, a comprehensive plan should be developed. Meanwhile, proper education, culture building, talents, and opportunities should be considered more carefully. Also, by facilitating services for people with disabilities and paying attention to the importance of being demanding, we can build capacity in the country. The findings of this research will provide a bright way for policymakers, administrators, and planners of the country.

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IssueVol 18 No 1 (2024) QRcode
SectionResearch Article(s)
DOI https://doi.org/10.18502/jmr.v18i1.14733
Keywords
Convention of the rights of persons with disabilities Persons with disabilities Health Rehabilitation
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Najafi Z, Abdi K, Khanjani MS, Dalvand H, Amiri M. Investigating the Solutions for the Implementation of Articles 25 and 26 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. jmr. 2024;18(1):84-92.