From cost to investment: financing health equity for persons with disabilities

To commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the International Disability Alliance is hosting a webinar together with the World Health Organization on disability-inclusive health financing. The session will examine current financing models, highlight barriers that lead to exclusion, and present strategies to enhance equity through Universal Health Coverage packages. 

Around 1.3 billion persons with disabilities continue to face significant health inequities. Many are linked to how health systems are financed. High out-of-pockets costs, narrow benefit packages and the lack of funding for accessibility and reasonable accommodations keep essential services out of reach.

To commemorate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the International Disability Alliance is hosting a webinar together with the World Health Organization on disability-inclusive health financing. The session will examine current financing models, highlight barriers that lead to exclusion, and present strategies to enhance equity through Universal Health Coverage packages.

Date and time
The webinar will be hosted on 3 December 2025 at 14:00-15:30 CET.

Content

Expert overview from WHO
Data and insights on current financing landscape
Experiences from organizations of persons with disabilities and Member States
Panel discussion + live Q&A.
 

Accessibility
The session will be conducted in English, with captioning and interpretation in all UN languages and International Sign Language.

We are committed to making this event accessible and inclusive for all participants. Upon registration, you will be asked if you require any further accommodation or support to fully participate in this webinar.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/biLy9LMpTDavzGYdZwaAMQ#/registration