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What IS Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)? |
'CBR is a strategy within community development
for the rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities
and social inclusion of all adults and children
with disabilities. CBR is implemented through the
combined efforts of disabled people themselves,
their families and communities, and the appropriate
health, education, vocational and social services.'
(ILO, UNESCO, WHO Joint Position Paper 2004).
CBR is a strategy to fully include people
with disabilities in society. It does this by specifically
including people with disabilities in community
development plans, and by breaking down barriers
– and changing people’s attitudes – that otherwise
prevent their full participation in everyday life.
We bring you more about CBR in this issue.
All the best,
The South African
Society of Physiotherapy
www.saphysio.co.za
Articles co-written
by:
Maryke Bezuidenhout/ Rural Physiotherapist
KZN/Chairperson RuReSA
Jean Elphick | National
Manager: Empowerment Programme: Children with Disabilities
and Their Families
Only persons with degrees
obtained at institutions approved in terms of the
Higher Education Act may call themselves physiotherapists,
whether the work is performed on animals, humans,
or in any field of interest.
The content is
for information and educational purposes only. The
South African Society of Physiotherapy (SASP) has
attempted to provide recent and accurate information
at the time of publication. The SASP does not assume
liability for the use of information contained in
this communique. It also does not replace, nor should
it be considered an alternative to a medical consultation.
Copyright SASP. All rights reserved. |
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