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Training to Strengthen Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) through a Participatory Comprehensive Approach
April 21 – May 2, 2008
Bangkok, Thailand

General Information

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Course Title Training to Strengthen Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) through a Participatory Comprehensive Approach Duration April 21 – May 2, 2008 Deadline for Application April 3, 2008 * Application forms must be submitted to the APCD by the deadline. Countries Invited & Participants Maximum of 20 Participants from developing countries in Asia-Pacific region. Target Group Field manager and/or community leader for an existing/planned CBR program Representative of a self-help organization/group of persons with disabilities * Priority will give to persons with disabilities, members/ staff of APCD’s Focal Point and Associate Organizations from developing countries in Asia-Pacific region. Course Objectives To strengthen an existing/planned CBR program in developing countries of Asia Pacific region by training the above target group to: Share common fundamental values in CBR Understand a comprehensive approach to CBR Equip themselves with practical methods for enhancing community participation in CBR Develop CBR strategies according to each situation and the needs Training Venue Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) 255, Rajvithi Road, Rajthevi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: 66-2-3547505 ; Fax: 66-2-3547507 URL: www.apcdproject.org Accommodation Same as above Expenses & Allowances The following expenses for each selected participant will be borne by APCD: Training expenses (e.g., lecture fee, field visit charge) Accommodation during the training period Meals Transportation fee (between Airport and APCD) The following expenses will be responsible by selected participant: Transportation Fee (Air ticket) from his/ her country to Thailand (Roundtrip) Any expenses spent in his/ her country; VISA fee Passport fee Airport tax

Curriculum

The following lectures/discussion/exercises/group work include:

A) Basic Knowledge and Attitudes

• Basic Understanding on Disability
• Evolution of Disability Movement in Asia-Pacific and Global
• Convention on the Rights of PWDs and the BIWAKO Millennium Framework for Action
• Participatory Community Development
• Concept of Community-based Rehabilitation
• Concept of Independent Living and Self-help Groups
• Disability & Development

B) Skills for Improvement of CBR

• Participatory Project Management
• Learning Process and Facilitating Skills
• Networking and Working with Civil Society
• Income Generation
• Initiative of SHG in the Community
• Advocacy and Awareness Raising in the Community
• Inclusive Education
• Fund Raising and Resource Mobilization

C) Case Study

CBR Practice in developing countries by experienced resource persons and participants

D) Field Visit

• CBR Project
• Self-help Groups of People with Disabilities

E) Action Plan Formulation

Formulation of an action plan that can be applied to one’s own country.

For further information please contact:

Asia- Pacific Development Center on Disability
Tel: (662) 354 7505
Fax: (662) 354 7507
E-mail: training@apcdproject.org
Website: http://www.apcdproject.org/trainings/2008/cbr

Requirement for Application

An applicant should:

1. Be one of the following:

   1.1 Field manager or community leader for an existing/planned CBR program

   1.2 Representative of a self-help organization/group of persons with disabilities

   * For an applicant who needs to have an accompanying personal assistant or a sign language interpreter for the training, s/he needs to inform APCD of the details through his/her APPENDIX OF APPLICATION FORM (Article: Disabilities). Necessary expenditures (e.g., travel expenses, etc.) for the selected participant’s personal assistant or a sign language interpreter can be borne by APCD, after APCD confirms the need.
   

2. Be between the ages of 22-55

3. Be in good health in order to complete the training course
4. nominated by her/his respective organization.

CERTIFICATE

Participants who have successfully completed the course will be awarded a certificate issued by the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability.

Other Matters

A. TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION

Prior to arrival in Thailand, all participants MUST first obtain a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA from the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in their respective countries. Please be aware that your passport must be valid for at least 6 more months to apply for a visa.

B. AIRPORT RECEPTION AND TRANSFERAL

Upon arrival, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) will provide airport reception and transferal to the accommodation for the participants.