Rationale for an Approach to Identifying Disabled Persons in Community Based Rehabilitation Projects
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This paper outlines the considerations that need to be made when taking steps to identify the disabled population in a given community, as part of planning for a community based rehabilitation (CBR) programme. An overview of the literature and lessons learned, and discussion of important issues is provided. It emphasises the extent of thought and considerations suggested for engaging in the first stages of CBR planning, in order to promote successful CBR efforts.
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