Course Definition & Objectives:  

The Community Rehabilitation Workers are trained to act as facilitators and ensure that there is a link between the people who are disabled and those who provide the rehabilitation services. They are made aware of the stakeholder's roles in the Community Based Rehabilitation Programme.

Programme covers the practical and theoretical aspects of community based rehabilitation. The training sensitizes the participants to understand the living and working environment of the person with disabilities. The uses and benefits of orthosis, prosthesis, and rehabilitation devices are also included in the training curriculum. The course also helps in creating awareness of the various issues related to disabilities

Duration: 6 -weeks

Training Methodology:

• Training would be relevant to tasks required of or performed by these persons.
• Focus on skills and attitudes as well as knowledge.
• The approach used would be very flexible according to the needs of different groups of personnel and the need for changes in content over time

Who should attend:

Those who have finished a minimum of 8 years of schooling but preference will be given to people who have completed 10 years of schooling with an experience and background in Community Based Rehabilitation. Knowledge of English is required. Mobility India gives priority to people with disabilities, especially women.