1. The document discusses the challenges facing people with disabilities in Tanzania. It notes that over 3 million people in Tanzania have a disability and face issues like lack of universal access to buildings, high rates of poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to education and healthcare.
2. People with disabilities in Tanzania experience mistreatment, abuse, and torture in some areas. They are often denied access to loans and have few opportunities for education or jobs. Only 16 special schools and 159 integrated units exist to serve people with disabilities.
3. Causes of disability in Tanzania include infectious diseases, accidents, congenital conditions, malnutrition, and chronic illnesses. Many disabilities could be prevented with improved prenatal and neonatal