Planning and policymaking within various social, economic, and political spheres depend mainly on reliable and accurate studies, statistical data and meaningful information.

Unfortunately, the lack of a sufficient body of knowledge about individuals with disabilities in the Palestinian Territories led to an information gap in this field up until the late 1980’s. This gap stood in the way of decision and policy makers for years. It has prevented them from making the necessary decisions and taking the necessary steps to advance the causes of individuals with disabilities within the broader Palestinian society.

The Laurice Khoury Foundation seeks to educate the public about the plight of the Palestinians with disabilities living in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. The following body of research sheds light on the development and progress that has been made thus far in the area of disability in Palestine.