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CBR NETWORK South Asia
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Distance learning CBR Training programme
Now open for international Students Bangalore University - Human Resource
Development Programmes for Community Based Rehabilitation Bangalore
University offers, in collaboration with CBR Network (South Asia) and Rehabilitation
Council of India - Human Resource Development programmes for Community Based
Rehabilitation
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The magnitude of the problem of disability is vast and its impact is very
severe on the individual, family and the community. At present
less than 2% of persons with disabilities have access to basic rehabilitation
services. The problem is due to lack of professionals in
the rural areas and a majority of services are located in the urban areas
PG Diploma, Diploma in CBR opens many avenues to the students. The working
opportunities are in both in government and private sector. There are many
government programmes/schemes funded by the governments in the disability
sector. In addition to the government support to CBR programmes, many private
donors and foreign development aid organisations are supporting disability
programmes. The students are encouraged to start NGOs/Self-help groups in
the community. In India 3% of the poverty alleviation funds are reserved
for the development of persons with disabilities. This resource is available
through Panchyath Raj system
There are over 2500 NGOs working in the disability sector in South Asia and
over 50,000 organisations across the globe. Students have employment opportunities
in the NGO sector. Self-help groups of persons with disabilities/self help-groups
of families with a member with disability and self-help groups of senior
citizens are gaining tremendous momentum. Students can take the leadership
in the formulation of such groups in the society to protect the human rights
of persons with disabilities. Telemedicine /Tele-rehabilitation are
the latest happening approaches across the globe. CBR NETWORK in cooperation
with Health -E and Asiatic Life Sciences offers ongoing support to students
through tele-rehabilitation network. There is a tremendous need for cross
disability middle level resource persons in such programmes.
Students with a PG Diploma can meet these needs. Students are also encouraged
to set up CBR guidance centers closer to the community especially in the
rural/tribal and urban impoverished areas. Students who are already professionals
in health, education sectors can diversify and integrate services for persons
with disability.
If you have specific questions regarding the courses offered, please contact
Indumathi Rao
Regional Adviser
CBR NETWORK( South Asia )
134,1st Block,6th Main ,BSK III Stage
Bangalore-560085
India
Email: cbrnet@vsnl.com=20
Website: http://www.cbrnetwork.org.in
Phone-91( India )-80( Bangalore )-26724273,26724221,26724185