A new article about the S-PARK/CBR research initiative in Mandya and Ramnagar districts of Karnataka (India) has been published in Disability and International Development journal. The article focuses on Voices of children with disabilities in the emancipatory research component of S-PARK/CBR. Read this article (in PDF format).
You can also check the Disability and International Development journal online.
Finally, the S-PARK/CBR research page on AIFO website has been updated. Check the updated news about this research.
Friday, 26 August 2011
Tuesday, 19 July 2011
CBR and Research: Pre-Congress Workshop in Manila
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON BASICS OF CONDUCTING EMANCIPATORY RESEARCH IN COMMUNITY BASED REHABILITATION (CBR) PROGRAMMES
Hotel Pearl Manila, Philippines, 27-28 November 2011
Download the workshop registration form in word format - in PDF format
INTRODUCTION
The second Asia Pacific CBR Congress will be held in Manila (Philippines) from 29 November to 1 December 2011. The pre-congress workshop on “Conducting Research in CBR” will be held from 27 to 28 November 2011.
The pre-congress workshop is organised jointly by AIFO/Italy in collaboration with Disability and Rehabilitation team of WHO (WHO/DAR), CBM/Germany and other partners.
RATIONALE OF THE WORKSHOP
A large number of participants coming from different countries are expected at AP CBR congress in Manila. Thus it can be an important opportunity to use for strengthening the research capacity of persons working in CBR programmes.
According to WHO/DAR, research on different aspects of CBR continues to be extremely limited.
This workshop will focus on “Emancipatory Research”, this means, research where persons with disabilities and DPOs play an active role. Emancipatory research is based on human rights model of disability.
TARGET PARTICIPANTS FOR THE WORKSHOP
The workshop is targeted specifically at persons working in CBR programmes as well as persons with disabilities and DPO members involved in CBR programmes.
Participants should have some experience in a CBR Programme. No previous experience in research is necessary. Knowledge of English is necessary for participating in the workshop.
The workshop will have a maximum of 35 participants. The participants will be confirmed on the “first-come first served” basis. Persons wishing to join the workshop are asked to complete the registration form (in word format - in PDF format) and send it to Ms. Felicita Veluri by email at: felicita.veluri(at)aifo.it
WORKSHOP COSTS
The workshop is being organised by AIFO/Italy on “no loss, no profit” basis. Thus participants are asked to contribute only to the actual expenses of workshop.
The cost of participation in the workshop is of 3000,00 Php (50 Euro) per person. This includes registration, course materials, tea, coffee and buffet lunch on two days of the workshop.
Participants need to make their own arrangements for hotel bookings, and for transport to the workshop venue. All participants will be asked to pay this amount on the morning of 27 November, before the start of the workshop.
LEARNING GOALS OF THE WORKSHOP
Research means a systematic way of looking at issues, problems and their underlying factors for understanding them and for finding solutions. The proposed workshop has the following 3 goals:
(1) Understanding the basic concepts of health systems research for identifying problems suitable for emancipatory research.
(2) Understanding the role of different barriers and strategies used by CBR programmes to overcome those barriers.
(3) Planning a simple field research in CBR with an active role for persons with disabilities and their organisations.
RESOURCE PERSONS FOR THE WORKSHOP
The Workshop will be coordinated by Dr. Sunil Deepak (AIFO/Italy). Other resource persons for the workshop include Mr. Giampiero Griffo (DPI), Ms. Venus Illagan (Rehabilitation International) and Mr. Venkatesh Balakrishna (Disabled activist and consultant).
In addition, a group of 5 persons from India, who have conducted an emancipatory research in a district CBR programme covering 22,000 disabled persons, will also share their experiences. This group is composed of Dr Jayanth Kumar, Dr Parthipan Ramasamy, Mr. Ramesh Gariyappa, Mr. Cheluvaraju and Ms. Venkatlaxmi.
WORKSHOP METHODOLOGY
The workshop will be conducted in an interactive manner with group work and simulation exercises on actual issues faced by CBR programmes in the field, based on CBR matrix and the CBR Guidelines. Thus each participant has to play an active role in the workshop.
The workshop will be organised in 4 sessions for a total of 14 hours. Each session will be of three and half hours:
Session 1: Introduction to health systems research, understanding barriers, constructing problem trees and identifying problems for research.
Session 2: Introduction to different research approaches, understanding and planning emancipatory research
Session 3: Conducting emancipatory research, issues for CBR programme managers, role of DPOs and self-help groups
Session 4: Sharing the research findings, research and advocacy, using research to promote empowerment
WORKSHOP VENUE
The workshop will be held at Hotel Pearl Manila, General Luana street, Corner Taft and United Nations Avenues, Ermita, Manila, Philippines, Tel. 400.0088 / 400.0368 / 400.0369, Fax. 400.0077 Website: www.pearl-manila.com
The hotel, workshop area, and lunch areas are accessible to wheel chairs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you need any additional information, you can write to the workshop coordinator Dr. Sunil Deepak by email at sunil.deepak(at)aifo.it
The participation form. Complete the Registration form (in word format - in PDF format) and send it by email to felcita.veluri(at)aifo.it as soon as possible. If you are accepted for the workshop, you will receive an email confirmation.
Monday, 7 February 2011
CHANGES IN ASIA PACIFIC DISABILITY REHABILITATION JOURNAL
Over the past 12 years, the Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal developed a readership base in 91 countries that included not only Asia, but also Africa, North America, South America, Europe and Australia/Pacific. The journal has attracted a wide range of articles on disability and rehabilitation, with an attempt to focus on community-based rehabilitation. Given the increasing importance of disability issues, in particular human rights and community-based rehabilitation, combined with the fact that the majority of people with disabilities live in low and middle-income countries, the time is right for the Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal to have a more global scope; to continue to be free and openly accessible for readers and free for authors; to reach higher international scientific quality; and to be published more frequently.
The Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal will henceforth be known as Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development.
The journal will address the needs of practitioners in the field (particularly those from developing countries), policy makers, disabled persons’ organisations and the scientific community. The journal will become an open access, on-line publication, which can be freely accessed. The number of print copies will be gradually reduced. Three to four issues will be brought out in a year. The editorial board will be revamped and expanded to include representation from stakeholders with different expertise, from all regions of the world. A secretariat will be established to manage the journal on a day-to-day basis, to reduce delays and speed up the process of review, acceptance or rejection and publication of manuscripts.
The journal will cover the following content themes, with emphasis on perspectives from developing countries:
The first issue of the renamed journal is expected to be out by April 2011, with a limited number of print copies. We request readers who are unable to access the journal on the internet, to write to us. Only those who request for print copies will receive them.
The editorial team of the Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal thanks all the authors and readers who have been associated with the journal till now, and looks forward to a continued partnership through the Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development.
Dr. Maya Thomas
Editor
Email:editor.dcid(at)gmail.com
The Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal will henceforth be known as Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development.
The journal will address the needs of practitioners in the field (particularly those from developing countries), policy makers, disabled persons’ organisations and the scientific community. The journal will become an open access, on-line publication, which can be freely accessed. The number of print copies will be gradually reduced. Three to four issues will be brought out in a year. The editorial board will be revamped and expanded to include representation from stakeholders with different expertise, from all regions of the world. A secretariat will be established to manage the journal on a day-to-day basis, to reduce delays and speed up the process of review, acceptance or rejection and publication of manuscripts.
The journal will cover the following content themes, with emphasis on perspectives from developing countries:
- Community-based rehabilitation
- Inclusive education
- Women with disabilities
- Inclusive development
- Human rights and self-advocacy
- Disabled Persons’ Organisations (DPOs)
- Policy and legislation related to disability issues
- Health-related rehabilitation and outcomes - perspectives from developing countries
- Assistive devices - perspectives from developing countries
- Accessibility (including inclusive design)
- Disability and HIV/AIDS/reproductive health
- Disability and conflict
- Disability and emergencies
The first issue of the renamed journal is expected to be out by April 2011, with a limited number of print copies. We request readers who are unable to access the journal on the internet, to write to us. Only those who request for print copies will receive them.
The editorial team of the Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal thanks all the authors and readers who have been associated with the journal till now, and looks forward to a continued partnership through the Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development.
Dr. Maya Thomas
Editor
Email:editor.dcid(at)gmail.com
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
African Journal on Disability (AJOD)
Introducing the African Journal On Disability (AJOD) & Call for articles
AJOD will cover all areas of basic, clinical, experimental, preventive and social medicine. The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts on disability from all disciplines that meets the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish:
Original articles in basic and applied research
Case studies
Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essay
AJOD is an Open Access Journal
You can find more information about AJOD at the website of Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation studies based in Kumasi (Ghana)
AJOD will cover all areas of basic, clinical, experimental, preventive and social medicine. The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts on disability from all disciplines that meets the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish:
Original articles in basic and applied research
Case studies
Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essay
AJOD is an Open Access Journal
You can find more information about AJOD at the website of Centre for Disability and Rehabilitation studies based in Kumasi (Ghana)
Thursday, 2 September 2010
July 2010 Issue of Asia Pacific Disability and Rehabilitation Journal
Hello every one. The new issue, (July 2010 issue) of Asia Pacific Disability and Rehabilitation Journal (APDRJ) is online. The articles in this issue of APDRJ are:
Volume 21, No 2, 2010
Contents
- Editor’s Comment
- Examining Factors Impacting Community Based Rehabilitation in a Refugee Camp - an Exploratory Case Study, Joy Wee
- Quality of Life in People with Spinal Cord Injury – Earthquake Survivors from Sichuan Province in China, Tomasz Tasiemski, Susanne Nielsen, Maciej Wilski
- Teaching Disability and Rehabilitation to Undergraduate Medical Students in two Universities in South Africa, Seyi Ladele Amosuz, NP Taukobong
- Influence of an Introductory Special Education Course on Attitude Change of PGDE Students of University of Botswana, Sourav Mukhopadhyay, Serefete M Molosiwa
- Development of ICF Based Measuring Tool for Inclusive Education Set ups, Amitav Mishra, R. Rangasayee
- User Satisfaction and use of Prostheses in ICRC’s Special Fund for the Disabled Project in Vietnam, Wim H. van Brakel, Peter A. Poetsma, Phan Thanh Tam, Theo Verhoeff
- Beliefs and Attitudes about Leprosy of Non-leprosy Patients in a Reversely Integrated Hospital, Fidelis T. Iyor
- A Study of Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices (KAP) Survey of Families toward their Children with Intellectual Disability in Barwani, India, Ram Lakhan, Manoj Sharma
- Stress among Parents of Children with Intellectual Disability, Raj Kumari Gupta, Harpreet Kaur
- Reading Strategies of First Grade Bilingual Children in Hindi and English, Gulgoona Jamal, Tarun Monga
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
January 2010 issue of Asia Pacific Disability and Rehabilitation Journal
The January 2010 issue of Asia Pacific Disability and Rehabilitation Journal (APDRJ) is now available on the AIFO website at the following link: APDRJ January 2010
The online access to the Journal is completely free.
Index of January 2010 issue of APDRJ
GUEST EDITORIAL
Personal Perspectives on Vocational Rehabilitation in Singapore and Sweden, Bodil J. Landstad, Inger Olsson, Patrick Millet, Stig Vinberg
DEVELOPMENTAL ARTICLES
Backbone Principles of the CBR Guidelines and their Application in the Field of Leprosy, Johan P. Velema, Huib Cornielje
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Perspectives of Development Assistance: A Case Study of Thai Disability Policy, Naoko Ito
The Way Women Experience Disabilities and Especially Disabilities Related to Leprosy in Rural Areas in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Ilse Schuller, Wim H. van Brakel, Inge van der Vliet, Kerstin Beise, Laksmi Wardhani, Sani Silwana, Marianne van Elteren, Yamin Hasibuan, Andi S. Asapa
The Application of Community Neurorehabilitation Using a Family-Centred Approach to Persons with Disability: A Case Study in Stroke Survivors, Nomjit Nualnetr, Waroonnapa Srisoparb, Wichai Eungpinichpong
BRIEF REPORTS
Psychosocial Disorders Among Disabled Children and Some Epidemiological Correlates, Ananya Ray Laskar, V.K. Gupta, Dharmendra Kumar, M.M. Singh, Nandini Sharma
Perseveration in Right Hemisphere Brain Damaged Individuals, Jayanti Ray, Shyamala Chengappa
A Retrospective Analysis of Disability Evaluation Findings in Persons with Physical Disabilities: Experience of Occupational Therapists from an Indian Perspective, Punita Vasant Solanki, Stephen Brian Austin Sams, Indira Ramesh Kenkre, Sapna Gulabrao Wankar
Read the January 2010 issue of APDRJ.
You can also check the old archives of this journal.
The online access to the Journal is completely free.
Index of January 2010 issue of APDRJ
GUEST EDITORIAL
Personal Perspectives on Vocational Rehabilitation in Singapore and Sweden, Bodil J. Landstad, Inger Olsson, Patrick Millet, Stig Vinberg
DEVELOPMENTAL ARTICLES
Backbone Principles of the CBR Guidelines and their Application in the Field of Leprosy, Johan P. Velema, Huib Cornielje
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Perspectives of Development Assistance: A Case Study of Thai Disability Policy, Naoko Ito
The Way Women Experience Disabilities and Especially Disabilities Related to Leprosy in Rural Areas in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Ilse Schuller, Wim H. van Brakel, Inge van der Vliet, Kerstin Beise, Laksmi Wardhani, Sani Silwana, Marianne van Elteren, Yamin Hasibuan, Andi S. Asapa
The Application of Community Neurorehabilitation Using a Family-Centred Approach to Persons with Disability: A Case Study in Stroke Survivors, Nomjit Nualnetr, Waroonnapa Srisoparb, Wichai Eungpinichpong
BRIEF REPORTS
Psychosocial Disorders Among Disabled Children and Some Epidemiological Correlates, Ananya Ray Laskar, V.K. Gupta, Dharmendra Kumar, M.M. Singh, Nandini Sharma
Perseveration in Right Hemisphere Brain Damaged Individuals, Jayanti Ray, Shyamala Chengappa
A Retrospective Analysis of Disability Evaluation Findings in Persons with Physical Disabilities: Experience of Occupational Therapists from an Indian Perspective, Punita Vasant Solanki, Stephen Brian Austin Sams, Indira Ramesh Kenkre, Sapna Gulabrao Wankar
Read the January 2010 issue of APDRJ.
You can also check the old archives of this journal.
S-PARK/CBR Research in Mandya (Karnataka, India)
S-PARK/CBR Research Initiative (Samagama Participatory Action Research & Knowledge in CBR) is being conducted in Mandya district (Karnataka, India). This initiative is coordinated by AIFO/Italy nad part of joint plan of work between Disability & Rehabilitation team of World Health Organisation (WHO/DAR) and AIFO/Italy.
S-PARK/CBR is looking at impact of 10 years of CBR activities in a district (Mandya) with a population of 1.8 million persons. The CBR programmes in Mandya reach to 22,000 persons with different disabilities.
It is composed of three main research components, that are inter-linked, and in part, parallel. These 3 field research components are:
(1) Quantitative research component (2009-10) is based on structured interviews through a questionnaire of a stratified sample of about 2,300 persons from areas covered by CBR projects and another 600 persons (control group) from a neighbouring area not covered by the CBR projects. In addition, this research component also includes structured questionnaires for key informants including care givers, village council representatives (Gram Panchayats), nursery school teachers (Anganwadi workers), village rehabilitation workers, and representatives of organisations of persons with disabilities (DPOs). Identification of persons with disabilities for this research component is on the basis of difficulties in functioning and daily living activities.
(2) Emancipatory research component, (2010-11) looking at impact of CBR from the point of view of persons with disabilities: The CBR programme area has about 230 self-help groups of persons with disabilities and more than 100 community level DPOs (organisations of disabled persons) that are organised in a district DPO federation. This component of research involves all these self help groups and DPOs and is being conducted principally by persons with disabilities from Mandya district.
(3) Specific qualitative studies through participatory methodology: The third component of the research, will aim at in-depth understanding of key issues resulting from the first two research components. (2011-12)
Reports of the Scientific Advisory Groups for Quantitative and Emancipatory components of this research, questionnaires used for community survey, progress reports and other documents are available on the AIFO webpage by clicking here.
As we start with the Emancipatory research component, this blog will also be used over the next 12 months to share ideas, achievements and challenges related to implementation of emancipatory research.
S-PARK/CBR is looking at impact of 10 years of CBR activities in a district (Mandya) with a population of 1.8 million persons. The CBR programmes in Mandya reach to 22,000 persons with different disabilities.
It is composed of three main research components, that are inter-linked, and in part, parallel. These 3 field research components are:
(1) Quantitative research component (2009-10) is based on structured interviews through a questionnaire of a stratified sample of about 2,300 persons from areas covered by CBR projects and another 600 persons (control group) from a neighbouring area not covered by the CBR projects. In addition, this research component also includes structured questionnaires for key informants including care givers, village council representatives (Gram Panchayats), nursery school teachers (Anganwadi workers), village rehabilitation workers, and representatives of organisations of persons with disabilities (DPOs). Identification of persons with disabilities for this research component is on the basis of difficulties in functioning and daily living activities.
(2) Emancipatory research component, (2010-11) looking at impact of CBR from the point of view of persons with disabilities: The CBR programme area has about 230 self-help groups of persons with disabilities and more than 100 community level DPOs (organisations of disabled persons) that are organised in a district DPO federation. This component of research involves all these self help groups and DPOs and is being conducted principally by persons with disabilities from Mandya district.
(3) Specific qualitative studies through participatory methodology: The third component of the research, will aim at in-depth understanding of key issues resulting from the first two research components. (2011-12)
Reports of the Scientific Advisory Groups for Quantitative and Emancipatory components of this research, questionnaires used for community survey, progress reports and other documents are available on the AIFO webpage by clicking here.
As we start with the Emancipatory research component, this blog will also be used over the next 12 months to share ideas, achievements and challenges related to implementation of emancipatory research.
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