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Publications
Compendium of accessible WASH technologies
Published in: 2014
Pages:
293
Publisher: WaterLex
Author:
WASH United,
WaterLex
Published in: 2014
Pages:
58
Publisher:
WEDS, WaterAid
Author:
Jones, H., Wilbur, J.
The compendium is designed for use by staff working
directly with communities - e.g. health workers and
community volunteers working with disabled and older
people and their families in rural areas of sub-Saharan
Africa.
The compendium can be used in various ways:
- As a starting point for discussion with households
- As a way of encouraging communities to consider design
options
- By disabled people’s organizations, and older peoples’
associations
- As flashcards - images can be enlarged and stuck on card
- As posters - images can be printed and used for group
discussions
Content - Summary
A few examples of technologies are presented that families
can adapt to suit their needs and budgets. Many more
options are possible. Most of the ideas are suitable for
disabled and older people, but are suitable for anyone who
may have difficulty using standard facilities. The main
focus is on household facilities, not institutional facilities,
although some ideas might also be useful in these settings.
A few examples of technologies are presented that families
can adapt to suit their needs and budgets. Many more
options are possible. Most of the ideas are suitable for
disabled and older people, but are not only for them. As
we get older, many of us find it increasingly difficult to
squat and balance, or we might be injured or sick. These
technologies might also make facilities easier and more
comfortable to use by everyone in the family. The ideas
are designed to be suitable for household facilities, not for
institutional facilities - e.g. schools and clinics - although
some ideas might also be useful in these settings.
The Human Rights to Water and Sanitation in
Courts Worldwide: A Selection of National, Regional
and International Case Law
A key aim of this publication is to share information about
the legal enforcement of the human rights to water and
sanitation. As such, it is a useful tool for judges, lawyers
and those advocating for these rights, and should prove
essential for crafting legal complaints that better ensure
accountability for violations of the rights to water and
sanitation and achieving effective remedies for those
suffering such violations.
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