Rare Disease Day Equity toolkit
Rare Disease Day created a toolkit to explore what equity means for those living with a rare disease.
Do you know the difference between equity and equality?
Equality
Equality means promoting fairness by treating everyone equally regardless of need
Equity
Equity means promoting fairness by treating people differently, depending on need
Equity for those living with rare diseases is:
- Social opportunity
- Non-discrimination in education and work
- Equitable access to health, social care, diagnosis and treatment
Learn how to achieve equity for those living with rare diseases and take action this #RareDiseaseDay!
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