B.Ed. (Learning Disability) (LD) Community Based Rehabilitation Syllabus - Mumbai University

Objectives

After completing this course the student will be able to:

• Explain the concept, principles and scope of community based rehabilitation
• Learn the strategies for promoting public participation in CBR
• Apply suitable methods for preparing persons with disability for rehabilitation within the community
• Provide need-based training to persons with disabilities
• Develop an understanding of the role of government and global agencies in CBR

Module 1: Introduction to Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)

• 1.1 Concept and definition of CBR
• 1.2 Principles of CBR
• 1.3 Difference between CBR and institutional living
• 1.4 Socio-cultural and economic contexts of CBR
• 1.5 Scope and inclusion of CBR in government policies and programs

Module 2: Preparing Community for CBR

• 2.1 Awareness program-Types and methods
• 2.2 Advocacy - citizen and self
• 2.3 Focus group discussion
• 2.4 Family counselling and family support groups
• 2.5 Corporate social responsibility

Module 3: Preparing Persons with Disability for CBR

• 3.1 Early identification and intervention
• 3.2 Development of Person Centred Plan for education
• 3.3 Individual Transition Plan
• 3.4 Community related vocational training
• 3.5 Skill training for living within community

Module 4: CBR Strategies for Persons with Disabilities

• 4.1 Visual impairment
• – Orientation and mobility training
• – Braille
• 4.2 Hearing impairment
• – Training in sign language and system
• 4.3 Physical impairment and Cerebral Palsy
• – Training in use of assistive devices
• – Training in use of augmentative and alternative communication systems
• 4.4 Autism and intellectual disability
• – Training in functional and survival skills
• 4.5 Access to school and higher education

Module 5: Role of Government and International Agencies

• 5.1 Poverty alleviation and development programs
• 5.2 Disability related legislations & judicial activism
• 5.3 Disability related policies and schemes
• 5.4 United Nation’s Conventions and Declarations
• 5.5 Review of global legislations

Transactions

• Besides lecture method the topics in this course may be transacted through discussion on selected case studies, classroom seminar/debates.

Hands on Experience for notional hours: (ANY TWO) 30 Hrs 10 Marks

• 1 Visit an ongoing CBR program and write a report on its efficacy
• 2 Participate in a community awareness program and submit a report
• 3 Prepare an outline of a CBR program for a given type of disability
• 4 Prepare a feedback form to be given to benefiaries after CBR program
• 5 Make a list of parameters to measure the success of a CBR program

Essential Readings

• Loveday, M. (2006). The HELP Guide for Community Based Rehabilitation Workers: A Training Manual. Global-HELP Publications, California.
• McConkey, R. and O’Tool, B (Eds). Innovations in Developing Countries for People with Disabilities, P.H. Brookes, Baltimore.
• Neufelt, A. and Albright, A (1998). Disability and Self-Directed Employment: Business Development Model. Campus Press Inc. York University.
• Peat, M. (1997). Community Based Rehabilitation, W.B. Saunders Company.
• Scheme of Assistance to Disabled for Purposes of Fitting of Aids/Appliances, — Ministry of Social Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
• Scheme of Assistance to Organizations for Disabled Persons, Ministry of Social Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
• WHO .(1982). Community Based Rehabilitation — Report of a WHO International Consultation, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 28 June- 3 July. WHO (RHB/IR/82.1)
• WHO .(1984). "Rehabilitation For AIl" in World Health Magazine, WHO, Geneva