Articles from the Nigeria Writers’ Workshop
| Community Based Vocational Rehabilitation services available to persons with disabilities in Kwara State Article by Olarewaju AjaniIntroduction The CBVR programme in Kwara State has a pilot scheme which was set off to meet the need of PWDs. Unfortunately, many PWDs of this state are not aware of the services provided…………. Click Here to download |
| Community Participation in CBR Programmes in Nigeria
There is a growing recognition that the involvement of local communities in most health related programmes help in sustaining such programmes. Members of the community should take greater responsibilities in planning, implementation and evaluation and ultimately ownership of the programmes. CBR projects…………. Click Here to download |
| Problem of fund raising in the Community and need for continuous support
Community base Rehabilitation {CBR} is a welcome idea in many communities. Nevertheless, lack of adequate funding of the programme seems to be affecting the smooth running of the programme in communities. In the light of the prevailing circumstances the need for continuous support from NGOS cannot be over emphasized…………. Click Here to download |
| THE ROLE OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN SENSITIZATION AND MOBILIZATION FOR CBR IN MANGU L.G.A. PLATEAU STATE
CBR is a programme introduced world wide for providing services for PWDs and give them equal rights in the community. The services provided in CBR include medical care. School. Vocational training and employment to PWDs.However there is difficulties in the provision of these services because of wide spread illiteracy. Ignorance and poverty, these barriers have been broken …………. Click Here to download |
| SOCIETAL NEGLECT OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL IMPAIRMENT
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| Ways by which community leaders in Benue State in Nigeria can embrace Community Based Rehabilitation by Terna Uor
Community leaders are the immediate administrative structure we have in every community in Benue State. Their voices are highly respected when it comes to taking decisions. They are responsible for maintenance of law and order in case of communal disputes. It is also their duty to nurture the programmes which are meant for community development as supported by members of the community…………. Click Here to download |
| THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY IN SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS IN SIERRA LEONE BY RAYMOND CHRISTIAN JAIA, PROJECT SUPERVISOR SIERRA LEONE COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION AND EMPOWERMENT FOR THE BLIND PROJECT
The case for BVIPs for social inclusion is often framed in terms of accessibility to services, human rights and justice. However less attention is given to the role of the family in ensuring the BVIPs access these services………….. Click Here to download |
