COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES Conduct structured household visits to: Identify vulnerable households, including people hidden because of physical disabilities identify at-risk households and individuals Facilitate access to social grants (child care, disability, old age) assess need for services and other social services (e.g. OVC) facilitate access to health and social services Facilitate access to assistive devices Assist with registration of births and deaths Screen for domestic violence & substance abuse Promote equal opportunities for Raise awareness in educational institutions, places of employment, sports and recreation facilities, religious people with disabilities institutions, etc Distribution of up to date information on available programmes and services to persons with disabilities, their families, professionals in the field and the general public. Facilitate establishment of self help and support groups with full participation of people with disabilities Create awareness and provide knowledge regarding mental illness and anti-stigma and non-discrimination Provide information, education & Provide information on substance abuse, adherence to health and safety regulations, road safety tips, prevention of support for safety, healthy behaviours burns in the home and appropriate home care Provide psychosocial support and Provide counselling Networking with rehabilitation and disability forums, CBOs facilitate and support the development and NGOs of self help groups Conduct community assessments & Address issues, especially access for disabled individuals, equal opportunities, etc mobilise around community needs Support community campaigns aim to promote human rights, improve coverage of key interventions, safety, etc Support pedestrian and other safety initiatives (e.g. for children, women Support campaigns to reduce the availability of drugs and alcohol CLINIC-BASED SERVICES Screening Early detection of people with disabilities through screening and observations at the clinic and/or home visits Assessment of physical, emotional, sensory or communication disorders
COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES Conduct structured household visits to: identify at-risk households and individuals assess need for services facilitate access to health and social services Identify vulnerable households, including people hidden because of physical disabilities Facilitate access to social grants (child care, disability, old age) and other social services (e.g. OVC) Facilitate access to assistive devices Assist with registration of births and deaths Screen for domestic violence & substance abuse Promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities Raise awareness in educational institutions, places of employment, sports and recreation facilities, religious institutions, etc Distribution of up to date information on available programmes and services to persons with disabilities, their families, professionals in the field and the general public. Facilitate establishment of self help and support groups with full participation of people with disabilities Create awareness and provide knowledge regarding mental illness and anti-stigma and non-discrimination Provide information, education & support for safety, healthy behaviours and appropriate home care Provide information on substance abuse, adherence to health and safety regulations, road safety tips, prevention of burns in the home Provide psychosocial support and facilitate and support the development of self help groups Provide counselling Networking with rehabilitation and disability forums, CBOs and NGOs Conduct community assessments & mobilise around community needs Address issues, especially access for disabled individuals, equal opportunities, etc Support community campaigns aim to promote human rights, improve coverage of key interventions, safety, etc Support pedestrian and other safety initiatives (e.g. for children, women Support campaigns to reduce the availability of drugs and alcohol CLINIC-BASED SERVICES Screening Early detection of people with disabilities through screening and observations at the clinic and/or home visits Assessment of physical, emotional, sensory or communication disorders