Educate, up skill and raise awareness of persons with disabilities, their family
members and the society about the independent living and self-care of persons with
disabilities.
Key topics and sub-topics:
1. Independent living:
a) Module 1 topics:
b) History and definition of independent living (Article 19 of the CRPD)
c) UN CRPD General Comment No. 5 on the right to live independently and being included in the community
2. Module 2 topics:
a) What are essential factors for independent living?
b) Independent living services: personal assistance, deinstitutionalisation,Independent Living Centres
c) Sports as a tool for integration in the society
2. Self-care of wheelchair-users
Module 1 topics:
a) Introduction to Spinal Cord Injury
b) Prevention of pressure sores
c) Managing the bowel and bladder function
Module 2 topics:
a) Physical exercises
b) Assistive technologies per WHO standards
c) Wheelchair use, adjustment and maintenance
Duration of the training:
1. Independent living
Module 1: 1.5 hrs
Module 2: 1.5 hrs
2. Self-care of wheelchair-users
Module 1: 1.5 hrs
Module 2: 1.5 hrs
Tentative dates:
Course in English language: November 4 – December 6, 2024
Criteria for participation:
The course has already started.