Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) allows people with disabilities equal rights to enhance their quality of life and become socially integrated without discrimination. Promoting the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities brings forth accessibility to appropriate measures to enable full inclusion and participation in all aspects of life. Training family and community members on disabilities/CBR allow guidance to available services and resources, provides valuable information, strengthens involvement within the community, and enhances the lives of people with disabilities. According to (Hartley et al., 2009), “CBR was first promoted by WHO in the mid-1970s to address the shortage of rehabilitation assistance by providing services in the community with the use of local resources.” Building a support system that provides individuals with disabilities the ability to become socially integrated is critical, especially keeping in mind the necessities needed to progress. As part of CBR, people with disabilities can maximize their physical and mental abilities, have access to regular services and opportunities, contribute actively to their communities, and be encouraged to promote their human rights; this includes being employed, becoming properly trained, having financial support, access to transportation and proper accommodations to perform at their fullest potential. Providing accessible equipment allows consumers to have fewer turnovers, incorporate diversity, and decrease assumptions towards people with disabilities.
References
Hartley, S., Finkenflugel, H., Kuipers, P., & Thomas, M. (2009). Community-based rehabilitation: opportunity and challenge. The Lancet, 374(9704), 1803-1804.
