Open AccessModifying homes for persons with physical disabilities in Thailand
Author(s) -
Sirinart Tongsiri,
Chanuttha Ploylearmsang,
Katanyu Hawsutisima,
Wachara Riewpaiboon,
Viroj Tangcharoensathien
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
bulletin of the world health organization
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.459
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1564-0604
pISSN - 0042-9686
DOI - 10.2471/blt.16.178434
Subject(s) - medicine , gerontology , environmental health
Thailand passed the Persons with Disabilities Empowerment Act in 2007. The Act, which is in compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities , ensures that registered persons with disabilities are entitled to home environment modifications' benefits up to a maximum of 20 000 baht (670 United States dollars); however, the Act's enforcement is still weak in Thailand.
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