Introduction to Global Disability Issues: Developing Skills in Inclusive Research and Health Practice

Persons with disabilities make up 16% of the world’s population and often face significant health inequalities, including a 14-year shorter life expectancy. The Introduction to Global Disability Issues: Developing Skills in Inclusive Research and Health Practice short course, organized by the International Centre for Evidence in Disability (ICED) at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), equips professionals with the skills to conduct research and develop inclusive health interventions. Suitable for professionals from various backgrounds, the course includes online lectures, peer-to-peer group work, and accessible materials, culminating in a certificate of completion.

This course has been designed for professionals who conduct (or want to conduct) research with persons with disabilities or who are health professionals wishing to understand the health needs and barriers facing this population and develop solutions. It is suitable for those based in both high-income or low- and middle-income countries, with or without a background in disability, disability research or health. The course will focus on global health.

Applying for this course

Applications for 2025 are now open and can be made via the online application form.

The application deadline is 16 June 2025.  We strongly advise that you apply early as courses may close earlier than the stated deadline if they become full.