Letter to the Editor
Create manpower for rehabilitation
It is welcome to note that The Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has launched a 6- monthly Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Program on rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities.
This CBID course has been co-designed by the Rehabilitation Council of India and the University of Melbourne for cooperation in the disability sector. The program aims to create a pool of grass-root rehabilitation workers at the community level who can work alongside ASHA and Anganwadi workers to handle cross-disability issues and facilitate inclusion of persons with disabilities in the society.
The program provides competency-based knowledge and skills among these workers to enhance their ability to successfully discharge their duties. Initially, the program will be available in English, Hindi, and seven regional languages, namely, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, and Garo.
This year, the classes for the first batch of about 600 students are expected to commence in August. Hope that the program will create trained manpower in identifying risk cases, Apprising the parents/guardians about the nearest early intervention centers, and guiding them for availing Government benefits for Persons with Disabilities.
Amit Singh Kushwaha, Satna (MP)
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