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Training to Strengthen Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) through a Participatory Comprehensive Approach
October 20 - November 9, 2004
Thailand

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PREFACE

The Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, located in Bangkok, Thailand, is a legacy of the Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons (1993 - 2002). Its objective is to promote the empowerment of persons with disabilities and a barrier-free society in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

APCD was jointly established with the collaboration of the Government of Japan and the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand on 1 August, 2002. APCD is also working in close cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP), other United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations whose work is related to persons with disabilities.

APCD considers Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) as one of the greatest priorities in human resource development in the Asia-Pacific region. In fact, in the least-developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, CBR is regarded as an alternative method to provide low-cost rehabilitation for persons with disabilities. Thus far, many existing CBR programs have been so far successful in meeting the basic needs of persons with disabilities, especially in regards to medical rehabilitation.

Although many CBR programs have been effective in enhancing the quantity and quality of rehabilitation, the goals of CBR such as the capacity-building of communities and the empowerment of persons with disabilities are still challenging. In order to meet the goals, methods to facilitate the participation of community members in the CBR programs need to be strengthened as well as the resource mobilization/development. This would ensure the community´s ownership of their CBR program and the sustainability of empowering persons with disabilities in their community.

This time, a course entitled "Training to Strengthen CBR through a Participatory Comprehensive Approach" will be conducted in order to strengthen existing/planned CBR programs in Lao PDR, Viet Nam and Thailand.

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ESSENTIAL FACTS

Course Title	Training to Strengthen Community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) through a Participatory Comprehensive Approach
Duration	October 20 - November 9, 2004
Deadline for Application	September 5, 2004 * Application forms must be submitted to the Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate in each invited country.
Countries Invited & Participants	Lao PDR and Viet Nam * Maximum of 6 persons from each of the above listed countries. * A maximum of 6 participants will represent 2 -3 relevant organizations from each country. *See the REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION
Language	English
Target Group	Managers/coordinators of an existing/planned CBR program Senior government officials responsible for a CBR program Representatives of self-help organizations of persons with disabilities * Representatives of self-help organizations of persons with disabilities
Course Objective	To strengthen an existing/planned CBR program in Lao PDR, Viet Nam and Thailand by training the above target group to: Share common fundamental values in CBR Understand a comprehensive approach to CBR Equip themselves with practical methods for enhancing community participation in CBR Develop CBR strategies according to each situation and the needs
Training Venue	Kosa Hotel (*Located in Khon Kaen Province in northern Thailand) 250-252 Srichan Road, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand TEL: 66-(0)43- 320-320, FAX: 66-(0)43- 225-013 Web-site : (http://www.kosa-hotel.com)
Accommodation	Kosa Hotel (*Located in Khon Kaen Province in northern Thailand) 250-252 Srichan Road, Khon Kaen 40000, Thailand TEL: 66-(0)43- 320-320, FAX: 66-(0)43- 225-013 Web-site : (http://www.kosa-hotel.com)
Expenses & Allowances	The following expenses for each selected participant will be borne by the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) : Training expenses (e.g., lecture fee, field visit charge) An economy class round-trip air ticket (PTA ticket) between his/her nearest airport and Bangkok/ Khon Kaen. APCD will inform each trainee in advance of the details of a PTA ticket. Accommodation during the training period Per diem for necessary daily expenditures (e.g., food) during the training period Medical insurance during the training period Any expenses spent in his/her country before/after the training should be borne by each participant.

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CURRICULUM

The following lectures/discussion/exercises/group work include:

Basic Knowledge and Attitudes
- Understanding of Disability Issues
- Evolution of movement of people with disabilities in the world and the Asia Pacific region.
- Development & Disability
- Participatory Community Development
- Community-based Rehabilitation
- Independent Living and Self Help Groups
- The BIWAKO Millennium Framework for Action
Skills for Improvement of CBR
- Participatory Project Management
- Learning Process and Facilitating Skills
- Working through Networking and Civil Society
- Fund Raising
Case Study
- CBR Practice in developing countries
Field Visit
- CBR Project
- Institution-based Rehabilitation Site (e.g., Residential Home)
- Community Development Project
- Self Help Organizations of People with Disabilities
Action Plan Formulation
- Formulation of an action plan that can be applied to one´s own country.

For further information please contact : Asia - Pacific Development Center on Disability Tel: (662) 354 7505 Fax: (662) 354 7507 Email: training@apcdproject.org Website: :http://www.apcdproject.org/trainings/cbr04

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REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICATION

An applicant should:

1. Be one of the following:

Manager/coordinator of an existing/planned CBR program
Senior government official responsible for the CBR program
Representative of a self-help organization of persons with disabilities

*For an applicant who needs to have an accompanying personal assistant or a sign language interpreter for the training, s/he needs to inform APCD of the details through his/her APPENDIX OF NOMINATION FORM (Article: Disabilities). Necessary expenditures (e.g., travel expenses, etc.) for the selected participant´s personal assistant or a sign language interpreter can be borne by APCD, after APCD confirms the need.

2. Apply as a team from the above listed 3 categories from the same CBR program and/or the same geographic area where CBR is planned/implemented.

Invited Countries	Lao PRD	Viet Nam
Recommended geographical areas, where APCD has identified eligible CBR programs	*Vientiane*	*Danang*

* The team must include a minimum of two (2) WOMEN.

3. Be between the age of 22-55

4. Have basic knowledge/skills of the English language

* If most of the Training applicants are NOT fluent in English, the APCD´s Government/semi-autonomous focal point must discuss this issue with APCD in advance through an e-mail/fax/telephone call concerning a possible arrangement for a language interpreter (English into their local language).
* Blind persons understanding English Braille as well as deaf persons able to use international sign language are preferable.

5. Be in good health in order to complete the training course

6. Be nominated by their respective government in accordance with the procedure stipulated in the "APPLICATION PROCEDURE".

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Each applicant needs to fill out three (3) sets of the Fellowship Application Form, stipulated by the Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation (DTEC), the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand, and three (3) sets of Appendix, provided by APCD. Completed documents should be submitted to a Government agency responsible for Official Development Assistance (ODA) or to APCD´s Government/semi-autonomous focal point in the country of each applicant as follows:

LAO PDR : Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (Attn. Minister)
	Address: PO Box 347, Vientiane Tel: 021-213-287 Fax: 021-213-257
VIET NAM : Office of National Coordinating Council on Disability (Attn. Director)
	Address: So 2, Dinh Le, Hanoi Tel: 04-936-0278 Fax: 04-936-0279

Each applicant must fax or mail one (1) copy of the completed Fellowship Application Form and its Appendix in advance directly to:
Director, Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability,
60th Anniversary Building, Rajvithi Road, Rajthevi,
Bangkok 10400, THAILAND
Tel (662) 354 7505, Fax (622) 354 7507
Please note that the copy sent directly to APCD is advance informal information only. For the selection, APCD will consider application forms which have come through the official channel (from the Royal Thai Embassy to APCD via DTEC).
Please note that the copy sent directly to APCD is advance informal information only. For the selection, APCD will consider application forms which have come through the official channel (from the Royal Thai Embassy to APCD via DTEC).
The due date for submitting the application documents to the Embassy/Consulate is September 5, 2004
After the training participants have been selected by APCD, DTEC will notify the Governments of the selection results no later than two (2) weeks before the commencement of the course. Each Government will be responsible to inform their nominated candidates about the selection results.
Notification of the selection results will be approximately by 5 October, 2004

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CERTIFICATE

Participants who have successfully completed the course will be awarded a certificate issued by the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability.

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OTHER MATTERS

TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
Prior to arrival in Thailand, all participants MUST first obtain a NON-IMMIGRANT VISA from the Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate in their respective countries. If there is no Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate available, participants can apply for "THE VISA ON ARRIVAL" at the Bangkok International Airport upon their arrival.

The advance payment for an application fee for "THE VISA ON ARRIVAL" is Baht 300 (equivalent to approximately US$ 8) and a receipt is necessary for reimbursement. Please be aware that your name on the receipt should be exactly the same as the one in your passport.
AIRPORT RECEPTION AND TRANSFERAL
Upon arrival, the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability (APCD) will provide airport reception and transferal to the hotel for the participants.

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SPECIAL ATTENTION

Participants:
1. are required to arrive in and depart from Thailand on the dates designated by APCD.
  The originally designated flight schedule cannot be changed.
2. should assume responsibility for other expenses not provided for which are incurred during the trip between their home country and Thailand.
3. shall make their own arrangements for any financial matters of a private nature that are not covered under this training course.
4. are required to fulfill the course requirements.
5. are requested not to bring any family members with them.
6. are requested to confirm their flight information and date of arrival in Bangkok to APCD by e-mail (training@apcdproject.org) or fax (662- 247 2375) at least three days before the commencement of the course.
The Royal Thai Government, the Government of Japan, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and/or the Asia-Pacific Development Center on Disability(APCD) shall have no liability whatsoever for the participant or his/her personal representatives for injury, illness or death suffered or contracted by the participant arising out of or in the course of his/her participation in the program/course; nor shall The Royal Thai Government, the Government of Japan, JICA and/or APCD have any liability whatsoever towards third parties for compensation for any loss of property, injury, illness or death of such third parties caused by the nominee during the course of his/her participation in the program/course.