The course aims to increase knowledge of the issues surrounding disability in developing countries; to provide skills for designing, implementing and evaluating disability programs; and to introduce the concepts and means of mainstreaming disability into development programs. Content will include: current definitions of disability; causes and prevalence of common disabilities; skills important for working with the major impairment groups; issues related to equity, access, advocacy and prevention; design of disability programs; capacity building for disability programs; constraints and solutions for sustainability of disability programs; and project management issues related to disability programs. The course is co-ordinated by Beth Fuller and will be taught by staff and associates of the collaborating institutions and by guest presenters.
Disability in Developing Countries
Countries
Please note that these reports are hosted by CRIN as a resource for Child Rights campaigners, researchers and other interested parties. Unless otherwise stated, they are not the work of CRIN and their inclusion in our database does not necessarily signify endorsement or agreement with their content by CRIN.