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Inclusion: theory and practice : Children, Disability and Development - Achievement and Challenge. Contents
A Save the Children Fund global seminar to learn from experience and maximise impact - Extract from Conference Report - April 13th - 22nd 1994
Facilitator: Sue Stubbs
Aim of session:
To share three different models
of approaches to CBR.
Objectives:
1. To understand the history of SCF's
involvement in CBR.
2. To clarify the different approaches.
3. To discuss common problems and difficulties.
Summary:
Three short presentations highlighted
the very different forms that 'CBR' takes in practice. Joan Carey described how
in Morocco, an Islamic country, the role of women and the lack of a concept of
community involvement make development work extremely difficult. Shaya Asindua
described how in Kenya, the problems of sustainability in a poor community
affected by drought and poverty are very apparent. Talking about SCF's work in
Southern Africa, Susie Miles described how there has been a profound change in
approach from one of certainties (CBR this is), a medical-model emphasis on
rehabilitation, and a focus on service delivery as an end in itself, towards a
strong emphasis on community development, collaboration with disabled people,
and a commitment to influencing policy and changing attitudes.
Participants then met in smaller groups. Three groups focused on CBR, the other two on integrated education and disability rights, and all groups listed the common themes, differences and key issues in their areas of work. Common themes included a focus on attitude change, training, networking and lobbying. Differences included the level of work (community or government), role of government or NGO, infrastructures, legislation, scale of programme, and the involvement of disabled people. Common issues included poverty, community involvement, negative attitudes, scaling up and sustainability.
Inclusion: theory and practice : Children, Disability and Development - Achievement and Challenge. Contents
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