Disability Inclusive Eye Health Services Practice Guidelines editors cbm viet Nam
Part 2: Disability Inclusiveness in Eye Health Services
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- Common barriers to health services for PWD’s. Possible solutions
- 2- Where can Change be Implemented
- Who is required to change Examples of changes to be made Persons with disabilities
- Disabled People Organisations (Blind Association, Association, Club, Self-help groups of PWD)
- Eye Health Organisations
- CBR Field Workers (if exist)
- Ministry of Health and PBL Staff
- Relevant ministries: Construction, Transportation and Labor Invalids and Social Affairs
- Mass organization: Women Union, Red Cross, Association for support PWD and orphans, Association for support CWD, Fatherland Front and mass media, etc.
- 3- How can Eye Health Services be made more Disability Inclusive
- Step One: Screening and Initial Identification Processes
- Step 2: Patient Transport and Transfer Processes
- Step 3: Clinical Diagnosis of Low Vision and Blindness and Appropriate Counselling Process
| Part 2: Disability Inclusiveness in Eye Health Services
Barriers and Solutions for Accessible Health Services In order to develop eye health services for people with disabilities, particularly people with low vision and blindness, it is important to understand the commonly experienced barriers. These barriers and possible solutions can apply to all health services.
2- Where can Change be Implemented? Successful disability inclusion in eye health services means that the needs of people with disabilities have been met and that they benefit fully from the service. Multiple changes with multiple groups are required.
3- How can Eye Health Services be made more Disability Inclusive? Eye Health Services may vary within government health systems and the culture in which they operate. These recommendations help organizations develop relevant and appropriate processes for disability inclusive within eye health services making it easier for all people – men and women, boys and girls as well as people with disabilities to access services. These recommendations help to identify ‘entry points’ for disability inclusion, so that it becomes an integrated approach in the program - promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Disability inclusion at the Health Care Unit: Screening and initial identification processes Patient transport and transfer processes Clinical diagnosis of low vision and blindness and counseling process Effective referral to disability service organizations Reliable follow up process Eye health promotion activities Health Information Systems Accessible Building Upgrade 
Step One: Screening and Initial Identification Processes 
Promote screening activities to communities in a way that people with disabilities are able to learn about, understand and access eye health services. Work with local organisations to raise awareness and assist with identification of people with disabilities. For example: schools and educational systems, village health/ maternal child health workers, religious organisations, disabled people’s organisations, community rehabilitation workers, and other community based organisations such as Red Cross, Women Union. Step 2: Patient Transport and Transfer Processes 
Once a person with a disability has been identified with an eye condition requiring further eye services, always check how the individual will reach the eye clinic/hospital. People with disabilities and their family often experience greater levels of poverty and social isolation, as well complexities when travelling – therefore they will need encouragement and assistance to utilise the services. Identify with the family the transport means and costs to the referral hospital/clinic. Step 3: Clinical Diagnosis of Low Vision and Blindness and Appropriate Counselling Process Develop a protocol for staff to use in the process of diagnosis of blindness or low vision. Conduct refresher training to ensure all relevant staff understand the protocol process to provide a consistent level of care. 
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