The sustainable development goals set to be adopted at the U.N. summit in New York over the weekend will see international governments commit to promote the educational and employment inclusion of all by 2030.
While there is now a doorway to substantial change for people with disabilities, the next step is for the key actors in international development to mobilize.
The U.K. government has shown considerable leadership on disability and development but it must now urge others to follow its lead. A good starting point would be to convene a high-level donor meeting at the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3.