Disability Inclusive Eye Health Services Practice Guidelines editors cbm viet Nam

Nathalie Maggay, Nguyen Ngoc Anh, Nguyen Thi Hong Nga, Pat Sawyer

Duong Thi Van, Hoang Cam Linh, Phan Thi Bich Diep, Nguyen Trung

Vu Thi Binh Minh

Tran Quoc Nam

3^rd fl., 30 Mai Hac De St, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi

Tel: +84 (4) 6278 0073 * Fax: +84 (4) 6278 0074 * Email: info@cbm.org.vn

Table of Content

Brief Summary of the Law on Disability…………………………………................22

DPO Contacts in Viet Nam……….…………………………………………………………………25

Introduction

CBM Viet Nam used the original document as a base and designed this country specific Guideline for developing disability inclusive practices in their avoidable blindness initiatives in three provinces. In 2010, a set of workshops were established in Nghe An to pre test the first draft document. As a result of the pre test, amendments were made. The second draft was produced and a workshop designed using the information in the Guidelines as a basis for the content.

To support the development of disability inclusion in eye health services to improve general practice and to meet the needs of people with low vision/ blindness who also have other disabilities.

Staff and health workers in eye health services, persons with disabilities, their families relevant government agencies and mass organizations.

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   As a written support for participants who have already attended a workshop that was designed around the content of the Guidelines.
   
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   As a tool to design and implement a workshop for eye health care workers.
   

About 15% of the world's population lives with some form of disability, of whom 2-4% experience significant difficulties in functioning. The global disability prevalence is 10% higher than previous WHO (World Health Organisation) estimates. The increase is due to population ageing and the rapid spread of chronic diseases, as well as improvements in the methods used to measure disability.

Persons with disabilities by definition of Vietnam Law on disability are those who have impairment of one or more part of their body, or functional impairment which are shown in different forms of disability, and may cause difficulties in work, daily life and learning.

To begin to understand disability is it is useful to understand the difference between ‘impairment’ and ‘disability’.

“A physical, intellectual, mental or sensory characteristic or condition, which places limitations on an individual’s personal or social functioning in comparison with someone who does not have that characteristic or condition.”

“The disadvantage and exclusion which arise as an outcome of the interactions between people who have impairments and the social and environmental barriers they face due to the failure of society to take account of their rights and needs.”

Disability Inclusion is an approach for actively ensuring that people with disabilities benefit from services to the same degree as nondisabled people. This is in accordance with the United Nations Directive on Human Rights.

 actively involve DPO’s in planning, implementing, reviewing all relevant policies and training

 information is made accessible for those who cannot hear or read, live in remote areas and/or lack confidence

 solutions to barriers are identified and addressed ie lack of transport and finances

 referrals are made to DPO’s, rehabilitation services, CBR, assistive devices

 

FOCUS ON SERVICES

 building services on the basis of legislation & rights ie Disability Law & UN Convention

 accessibility of buildings, facilities and services for everyone on an equal basis

 on going information, awareness and skills training is provided for all staff

 positive attitudes are encouraged and supported

 the development of a needs led service that acknowledges that some people need more support