During this 4-week course participants will discuss the trends of rehabilitation in lesser-developed countries. Service models will be compared with socio-political models of empowerment, emancipation and integration of the disabled in society. The importance of community development approaches, the role of Disabled Peoples Organisations and human rights principles will receive a great deal of attention. The role of rehabilitation professionals and disability activists in the development, delivery and organisation of rehabilitation programmes in lesser-developed countries will be explored. The enhancement of project management skills and a sound knowledge of policy development in rehabilitation are indispensable aspects of our education objectives. This means a focus on issues such as:
• research (for policy and development);
• sustainable development, within the cultural parameters of each country/region;
• the use of management information systems;
• the importance of community participation in development, implementation and management of rehabilitation and disability programmes;
• equity principles and the importance of inter-sectoral collaboration as pillars of rehabilitation and disability policy;
• inclusion of people with disability;
The objectives of the training course are to:
• empower rehabilitation personnel with appropriate skills and knowledge necessary for the efficient management of Community Based Rehabilitation programmes;
create a group of powerful advocates for the recognition of disability as a prime developmentissue;
• build a critical body of knowledge which will assist (prospective) rehabilitation workers and disability activists in contributing to the effective development of rehabilitation programmes;
Important notice:
When traveling to The Netherlands, take copies of your passport and visa. In the case your passport is lost or stolen, you may need to present these documents to the local police authorities and the Consular Section of the Embassy or Consulate of your country.
