Abstract:
Children with disabilities living in poverty settings in low and middle-income countries are
particularly in need of special support designed to meet the needs occurring in an environment
where poverty is prevalent and resources are scarce. This article presents a systematically
review the needs of children with disabilities living in poverty settings in low and middle-income
countries using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a theoretical framework. The
findings demonstrate that needs at the first level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs are more
frequently researched in low and middle-income countries. Higher order needs should be
further explored and children’s own voices should be taken into consideration when
performing research, designing policies and services aiming at increased service user
empowerment.
