India: CBR of PwD and Accessibility

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CBR and Accessibility

This presentation is based on the work of

CBR Forum and our partner NGOs However, this presentation may not cover

all aspects of access


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Highlight of this presentation This presentation focuses on Article 9

Accessibility of CRPD - LivingIndependently and Being Included inthe Community

Highlights some of the barriers faced bypersons with disabilities in rural areas

Practices/ strategies adopted by CBRprogrammes in catalyzing change


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CBR Forum, Bangalore, India

Established in 1996 (12 Years ago),engaged in promoting CBR in remote/

rural/ least served areas Our purpose is to work with all Persons with Disabilities, their families,

communities, organizations and institutions on empowerment and inclusion of Persons

with Disabilities by facilitating disabled peoples

organizations to address the gaps that exist at various

levels

Currently we are working in partnershipwith over 80 Partner NGOs in 17 states,reaching out to approximately 40,000Persons with Disabilities


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The major Barriers to Access are

Attitudinal Barriers - Family/ Community

Physical Barriers in the internal and external

environment Availability of Information/ Communication in

accessible formats

Institutional Barriers E.g. Rules/ Practices ofeducational/ financial institutions, barriers inaccessing social security schemes such as

Employment Guarantee/ Poverty alleviationProgrammes


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Among persons with disabilities,

the rules are not the same

Gender, age and the type of impairment are

factors that directly influence level of access


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Accessible Environment means -

Creating and maintaining environments

in which people can participate

In a dignified way With maximum independence and

In an environment that is Safe andAffordable


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Following areSome Experiences from the community


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Access within/ outside the house is limited

for a majority of persons with disabilities


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There are instances where houses have been

adapted to promote greater independence


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There are instances where houses have been

adapted to promote greater independence


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Non-Availability of Appropriate Rehabilitation Servicesfurther restricts/ limits access and affects self esteem


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Shared/ Public Transport most often is not

available for persons with disabilities


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Despite much advancements, the humble Tricycle/bamboo stick is the only available resource that

fuels independent living for the poor in rural areas


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Systems at Block Development Office wherepersons with disabilities have to go for their social

security benefits are often insensitive


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Lack of Access Leading to DependencyFor greater accountability payments of social security

schemes are routed through the Banks, however amajority of the banks are inaccessible.

Eg. In Lohardaga, Jharkhand, the only bank in the

entire district is in the first floor

Ed ti f All C i h lt d i


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Education for All Campaign has resulted ingreater access for children with disabilities

to Primary Education

Due to limited access to secondary/ higher


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Due to limited access to secondary/ highereducation/ vocational skills persons with

disabilities have limited or no sustainable livelihood

I Ci i / T i i i i


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In some Cities/ Towns, innovations in privatetransport such as the Modified Scooters/ Bikes

have greatly enhanced mobility and changed lives


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Access in Hilly terrain is a major challenge

CBR Programme in Aizawl, Mizoram


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Solutions that have workedand being tried in CBR


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Organising persons with disabilities at

various level and developing critical thinking

Making use of the Laws/ Policies/ Guidelines


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1. CPWD Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier-FreeBuilt Environment in19982. Persons with Disabilities Act 1996

Chapter VIII, (sections 44 to 46) - Non-discrimination -transport/ environment - within economic capacity

3. National Building Code (NBC 2005) Bureau of Indian Standards - for all construction

Annex D Clause 12.21 Special Requirements forPlanning of Public Buildings Meant for use ofPhysically Challenged

4. 11th

Five Year Plan (2007-12) 3% Annual Outlay of all Dept./ Ministries for PWDs Setting up - National Institute of Universal Design Amending building bye-laws across the country

5. India Signing and Ratifying UNCRPD

Making use of the Laws/ Policies/ Guidelines

Enabling/ Ensuring Persons with Disabilities


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Enabling/ Ensuring Persons with Disabilitiesspeak up for their Rights through

Block Level Advocacy Programmes

Di l i ith G t Offi i l


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Dialoging with Govt. Officials

by the DPOs


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Getting the support from the media

Wh l l DPO h d d d


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When local DPOs have demanded,

barriers to access have been removedSome examples:

Enrolment of children with disabilities in Govt. school and

provision of appropriate support in the school Home based education

Change of class room to ground floor

Employment for persons with disabilities under NationalRural Employment Guarantee Programme

Demanding and Ensuring barrier free access in primary

schools, Block Development/ Dist. Collectors Office,Health Centres

District authorities scheduling one day in a month toaddress grievances of persons with disabilities

To conclude:


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To conclude:In a CBR Programme, a lot can be achieved

when We believe in the abilities of poor persons with

disabilities

Persons with disabilities from the local community arein the forefront of all advocacy and lobbying actions

By building a vibrant disabled peoples organisation at

various levels starting from the village By being optimistic

By collective actions

By framing the demand and taking up actions withinthe legal framework


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Thank you

Namaste


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For further details or informationplease contact:

C. MaheshAdvocacy Coordinator

CBR Forum

14, C.K Garden, Wheelers Road Extn.,St. Thomas Town Post, Bangalore 560 084

Tel: +91-80- 2549 7387

[email protected]@cbrforum.in

www.cbrforum.in
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