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CBR: A Strategy for Rehabilitation, Equalization of Opportunities, Poverty Reduction and, Social Inclusion of People With Disabilities

Author
International Labour Organization; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; World Health Organization
Abstract
[From Introduction] Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) promotes collaboration among community leaders, people with disabilities, their families,and other concerned citizens to provide equal opportunities for all people with disabilities in the community. The CBR strategy, initiated two and a half decades ago, continues to promote the rights and participation of people with disabilities and to strengthen the role of their organizations (DPOs) in countries around the world.
Date Issued
2004-01-01Subject
rehabilitation; disabled persons; community health services; health policy; human rights; social justice; consumer participation; poverty ILO; UNESCO; World Health Organization
Related Version
French version: RBC: Une Stratégie de Réadaptation, d’égalisation des chances, de Réduction de la Pauvreté et d’Intégration Sociale des Personnes Handicapées. Spanish version: RBC: Estrategia para la rehabilitación, la igualdad de oportunidades, la reducción de la pobreza y la integración social de las personas con discapacidad.
Type
article